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Negligent

/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Careless, without appropriate or sufficient attention.

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📖 Definitions of "Negligent"

adjective

1
Careless, without appropriate or sufficient attention.
2
Culpable due to negligence.

🔄 Synonyms of "Negligent"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
slacknoun	Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.
derelictnoun	Given up by the guardian or owner; abandoned, forsaken.
inattentive	Of or pertaining to a lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.
careless	Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes.
delinquentnoun	Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.
remiss	At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
neglectful	Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
laxnoun	Lenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.

↔️ Antonyms of "Negligent"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
diligent	Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Negligent"

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Word	Definition
careless	Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes.
inattentive	Of or pertaining to a lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.
neglectful	Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
remiss	At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
slacknoun	Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.
delinquentnoun	Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.
derelictnoun	Given up by the guardian or owner; abandoned, forsaken.
hit-and-runnoun	Of, pertaining to, or being a hit and run.
laxnoun	Lenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
inattentionnoun	Lack of attention, or failure to pay attention
carelessnessnoun	Lack of care; the state or quality of being careless.
negligencenoun	The state of being negligent.
irresponsiblenoun	Lacking a sense of responsibility; performed or acting as though without responsibility; negligent.
neglectedverb	Suffering from neglect; uncared-for.
cavaliernoun	Lacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.
neglectnoun	(transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.
offhandnoun	Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.
recklessnoun	Indifferent or oblivious to danger or the consequences thereof.
involuntary	Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.
indifferentnoun	Ambivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic.