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Sloppy way to finish "I couldn't . . ."? (8)

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careless

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'sloppy' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for careless that I've seen before include "Inattentive and negligent" , "Sloppy" , "Negligent, unconcerned" , "Inattentive - nonchalant" , "Slipshod" .)

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