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- [neg-li-juh nt]
- /ˈnɛg lɪ dʒənt/
- /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [neg-li-juh nt]
- /ˈnɛg lɪ dʒənt/
Definitions of negligent word
- adjective negligent guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials. 1
- adjective negligent lazily careless; offhand: a negligent wave of his manicured hand. 1
- noun negligent Failing to take proper care in doing something. 1
- adjective negligent careless, not attentive 1
- adjective negligent If someone in a position of responsibility is negligent, they do not do something which they ought to do. 0
- graded adjective negligent If you describe a person's movements or manner as negligent, you mean that they look relaxed and informal. 0
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Origin of negligent
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English, variant of necligent < Latin negligent-, necligent-, stem of negligēns, present participle of negligere, variant of neglegere to neglect; see -ent
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Parts of speech for Negligent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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negligent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
negligent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for negligent
adjective negligent
- neglectful — characterized by neglect; disregardful; careless; negligent (often followed by of): neglectful of one's health.
- careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
- inattentive — not attentive; negligent.
- slipshod — careless, untidy, or slovenly: slipshod work.
- remiss — negligent, careless, or slow in performing one's duty, business, etc.: He's terribly remiss in his work.
adverb negligent
- unready — not ready; not made ready: The new stadium is as yet unready for use.
- off guard — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
- flat-footed — having flatfeet.
- watchful — vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
- asleep at the switch — a slender, flexible shoot, rod, etc., used especially in whipping or disciplining.
Antonyms for negligent
adjective negligent
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- attentive — If you are attentive, you are paying close attention to what is being said or done.
- caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
- mindful — attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of): mindful of one's responsibilities.
- successful — achieving or having achieved success.
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