adj
negligent
NEHG-lih-juhnt
adj
1
Careless or failing to give proper attention, especially to duties or responsibilities.
"The inspector called the wiring negligent and unsafe."
"Leaving the gate open was a negligent mistake given the dog's history."
How to Use Negligent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCareless in a way that's blameworthy, often used in legal contexts.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
negligent behaviour
grossly negligent
Word Forms
more negligent comparative, most negligent superlative
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