negligent 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
Examples
- 1.negligent in his correspondence
- 2.negligent parents
- 3.negligent of detail
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
negligently 1
adverb
in a negligent manner
EnglishAntonym
diligent 2
adjective
characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
Derivationally related form
negligence 2
noun
the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
neglect 3
verb
fail to attend to
neglect 4
verb
give little or no attention to
Also see
inattentive 1
adjective
showing a lack of attention or care
careless 1
adjective
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
Similar_to
derelict 3
adjective
failing in what duty requires
lax 1
adjective
lacking in rigor or strictness
hit-and-run(a) 2
adjective
involving a driver of a motor vehicle who leaves the scene of an accident
inattentive 2
adjective
not showing due care or attention
