Adjective
/kɛrˈlɛsli ˈnɑtɪd/
"Carelessly knotted" describes something that is tied or bound in a haphazard or unthoughtful manner, suggesting a lack of attention to detail or a sloppiness in execution. The phrase is often used in both oral and written contexts, though it may appear more frequently in descriptive writing, such as literature or observational prose.
The ropes on the boat were carelessly knotted, making it difficult to untie them later.
Las cuerdas en el barco estaban atadas descuidadamente, lo que dificultaba deshacerlas más tarde.
She noticed that her shoelaces were carelessly knotted and decided to fix them before she tripped.
Ella notó que sus cordones estaban atados descuidadamente y decidió corregirlos antes de tropezar.
The artist left his paintbrushes carelessly knotted in a bundle, which ruined their bristles.
El artista dejó sus pinceles atados descuidadamente en un paquete, lo que arruinó sus cerdas.
While "carelessly knotted" itself isn't typically used in idiomatic expressions, it does reflect a broader concept of carelessness that can appear in various phrases:
Después de horas de trabajo, se sintió completamente atada por el estrés.
Tie up in knots
Las instrucciones complicadas lo dejaron sintiéndose atado en confusión sobre cómo proceder.
Get one's knickers in a twist
No hay necesidad de ponerse nervioso por detalles menores.
Wrapped around one's finger
The word "carelessly" comes from "careless," which derives from the Middle English careles, meaning "free from care." The term "knot" originates from Old English cnotta, referring to a tie or fastening. Combined, "carelessly knotted" paints a picture of a knot that has been formed without attention or precision.