"Negligence" vs. "carelessness": close, but not the same

What is similar?

Both "negligence" and "carelessness" refer to a lack of proper attention or failure to take appropriate care, resulting in mistakes or accidents. They both describe behavior where someone does not fulfill a duty to be careful.

What is different?

"Negligence" is often used in formal, legal, or professional contexts to describe a failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would under similar circumstances, often resulting in harm or damage. "Carelessness" is a more general and informal term indicating not paying attention, without necessarily legal implications. Negligence implies a responsibility and consequences, while carelessness may simply refer to being sloppy or inattentive.

Which one is more common?