Synonyms for
Negligent
Definition
not giving enough care or attention; careless
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- negligent behavior
- negligent landlord
- negligent parent
- negligent driving
- negligent act
- negligent misrepresentation
- negligent omission
Word family
noun negligence
adverb negligently
Usage note
Often used in legal contexts to describe a failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in like circumstances. It implies a lack of attention or care that results in harm or damage.
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Example sentences
- The teacher was negligent in grading the students' papers.
- The doctor was negligent in not checking the patient's vital signs.
- The company was negligent in not providing proper safety equipment.
- The driver was negligent in not following traffic rules.
- The parent was negligent in leaving their child unattended.
Quotes
Negligent is not responsible.
Negligent people are often the ones who get hurt the most.
Negligent behavior can have serious consequences.