negligent

Meaning

  1. Careless or inattentive.
  2. Culpable due to negligence.

Synonyms

degage

oblivious of

careless person

not serious

careless lax

thoughtles

forgethful

not surprised

Frequency

22k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/
Etymology

In summary

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

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