Negligent Meaning

/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/
C1

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Definition

adjCareless or inattentive.

adjCulpable due to negligence.

Sentence Examples

You are too negligent of those around you.
He was negligent of his duties.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:
lax slack derelict
Antonyms:
diligent
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ employee caused the factory fire by leaving the machine on all night.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company was found ____ for failing to maintain proper safety standards.

Word Origin & History

From Middle English necligent, negligent, from Old French negligent, from Latin negligēns.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ employee caused the factory fire by leaving the machine on all night.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company was found ____ for failing to maintain proper safety standards.

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