negligent (a)

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type a
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def characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
examples negligent parents
negligent of detail
negligent in his correspondence
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Also see careless; inattentive
Derivationally related form negligent → negligence; negligent → neglect; negligent → neglect
Antonym negligent → diligent
Similar to derelict, delinquent, neglectful, remiss; lax, slack; hit-and-run(a); inattentive, neglectful
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Also see inattentive; careless
Antonym diligent → negligent
Similar to derelict, delinquent, neglectful, remiss; lax, slack; hit-and-run(a); inattentive, neglectful
Derived from adjective negligently → negligent
Derivationally related form negligence → negligent; neglect → negligent; neglect → negligent

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