negligent
Meaning
- Careless or inattentive.
- Culpable due to negligence.
Synonyms
degage
oblivious of
careless person
not serious
careless lax
thoughtles
forgethful
not surprised
Translations
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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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