(adv) as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact, Syn. carefully, Ant. incautiously, carelessly, Example:she ventured cautiously downstairs; they handled the incident with kid gloves
(adv) without caution or prudence, Syn. carelessly, Ant. cautiously, carefully, Example:one unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands