⚠️negligent

Meaning

Failing to take proper care in doing something; careless.

failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention

Example Sentences

The company was found negligent in providing workplace safety.

The negligent driver caused a serious accident.

Example Expressions

grossly negligent

Synonyms

careless, inattentive, reckless, heedless, lax, irresponsible, neglectful

Entry 1

careless, inattentive, reckless, heedless, lax

Entry 2

careless, irresponsible, inattentive, neglectful

Antonyms

careful, attentive, responsible, diligent

Entry 1

careful, attentive, responsible

Entry 2

careful, responsible, attentive, diligent

Collocations

negligent in duty, found negligent, grossly negligent, negligent behavior, negligent driving, negligent care

Entry 1

negligent in duty, found negligent, grossly negligent, negligent behavior

Entry 2

negligent behavior, negligent driving, negligent care

More Example Sentences

A student who spoils this time negligently cannot gain success.

A student at Vasanth Academy who wastes study hours negligently cannot gain success.

Extending the deadline does not mean I am being negligent, rather I want to ensure quality.