The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word INATTENTION
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The straight part
We know that "carelessness" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case carelessness = inattention.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INATTENTION mean?
INATTENTION noun- Lack of attention, or failure to pay attention
- An act of neglect; failure of courtesy.