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What is another word for Negligent? – 118 Negligent Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    careless reckless thoughtless inattentive lax remiss heedless imprudent indifferent lackadaisical sloppy slipshod haphazard irresponsible cavalier nonchalant perfunctory lackluster apathetic uninterested unconcerned unmindful neglectful laxity inconsiderate unthinking unreflective unguarded unwatchful unobservant unwary

    Meaning of Negligent

    showing a lack of proper care or attention

    Definitions

    • The state of being careless or indifferent
    • * Failing to take proper care or attention, resulting in damage or injury
    • * Guilty of a lack of care or attention, especially in a professional or official capacity

    Etymology of Negligent

    The word "negligent" comes from the Latin "negligentia", which is derived from "neglegere", meaning "to neglect" or "to disregard"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a lack of care or attention

    Example Uses

    • The company was found negligent in its handling of the accident, resulting in a large fine
    • * The doctor was accused of being negligent in her treatment of the patient
    • * The driver was negligent in his failure to stop at the red light, causing a collision

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    diligent careful attentive meticulous thorough scrupulous conscientious responsible vigilant watchful observant mindful considerate thoughtful prudent cautious deliberate methodical painstaking fastidious rigorous

    Related Nouns

    negligence carelessness recklessness thoughtlessness inattention laxity remissness heedlessness imprudence indifference lackadaisicalness sloppiness slipshoddiness haphazardness irresponsibility cavalierness nonchalance perfunctoriness lackluster apathy unconcern unmindfulness

    Related Verbs

    neglect disregard ignore overlook omit forget omit dismiss discount belittle underestimate downplay minimize trivialize gloss over neglecting disregarding ignoring overlooking omitting

    Related Adjectives

    careless reckless thoughtless inattentive lax remiss heedless imprudent indifferent lackadaisical sloppy slipshod haphazard irresponsible cavalier nonchalant perfunctory lackluster apathetic uninterested unconcerned unmindful neglectful