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- [neg-li-juh nt]
- /ˈnɛg lɪ dʒənt/
- /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/
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- [neg-li-juh nt]
- /ˈnɛg lɪ dʒənt/
Definitions of negligently word
- adjective negligently guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials. 1
- adjective negligently lazily careless; offhand: a negligent wave of his manicured hand. 1
- noun negligently In a negligent manner. 1
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Origin of negligently
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 Negligently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
negligently 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for negligently
adverb negligently
- neglectfully — In a neglectful manner.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- inattentively — not attentive; negligent.
- casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
- forgetfully — In a forgetful manner.
Antonyms for negligently
adverb negligently
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
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