Sloppy way to finish "I couldn't . . ."? (8)
I believe the answer is:
careless
'sloppy' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for careless that I've seen before include "Inattentive and negligent" , "Sloppy" , "Negligent, unconcerned" , "Inattentive - nonchalant" , "Slipshod" .)