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1) (an example of) shapeless, untidy handwriting; to write or draw (something) quickly and carelessly (scrawl)

2) to use up (time, money, an opportunity etc) carelessly (squander)

3) to cause (something) to go through the air by a strong movement of the arm etc; to put (something) suddenly and carelessly in a place or position (throw)

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Meaning:
badly

(of unpleasant experiences) seriously; extremely

inadequately

helter-skelter

(done) in a hurry and without organization; a tall spiral slide in a fairground etc

with undue hurry and confusion

imperfectly

inadequately

inadequately

impetuously

hastily

hastily

impulsively

imprudently

imprudently

indiscreetly

incautiously

incautiously

lightly

less than the usual extent, degree

gently, effortlessly

partly

to some extent

not completely

superficially

lightly; without care

lightly; without care

thoughtlessly

gently, effortlessly

gently, effortlessly

timidly

gently, effortlessly

gently, effortlessly

unconsciously

without thinking

without thinking

uncouthly

with difficulty

with difficulty

CARELESSLY as in Wiktionary
CARELESSLY as in Wikipedia