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negligent

/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/adjective3 syllables

Negligent means: characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern.

Synonyms for negligent9

adjective, as in characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

derelict, delinquent, neglectful, remiss, lax, slack, hit-and-run, inattentive, careless

Opposites of negligent

diligent

What does negligent mean?1

adjective

1

characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern“negligent parents”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Negligent in a sentence

  • You are too negligent of those around you.Zifre
  • We're starting a collective to resist negligent landlords.shekitten
  • He was negligent of his duties.xtofu80
  • She is very negligent in her dress.unknown
  • Holmes strolled round the house with his hands in his pockets and a negligent air.Hybrid

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