negligent

CEFRC1

/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Failing to give proper care or attention.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Culpable due to negligence.

Examples

  • You are too negligent of those around you.

  • He was negligent of his duties.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Careless or inattentive.

More examples

In context

  • act in a negligent manner towards his pupils

  • grossly negligent

  • negligent behavior

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Origin

adjective

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