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| 1. | [ adjective ] characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern | |
| Examples: | "negligent parents" "negligent of detail" "negligent in his correspondence" |
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| Related terms: | diligent lax hit-and-run derelict inattentive careless inattentive | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] marked by insufficient care or attention | |
| Examples: | "a negligent housekeeper" "negligent about personal cleanliness" |
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| Related terms: | careless | |
| Similar spelling: |
negligently neglige negligee negligence negligible necklike |
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