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negligent
adjectivegeneral usecommon/nɨɡliˈʒẽtɨ/ne·gli·gen·te
Definition
1Failing to take proper care in doing something.
Usage examples
“The company was found negligent in its safety procedures.”
“He was negligent in his duties as a guardian.”
Common combinations
negligent behaviournegligent actgrossly negligent