negligent

adjective/nɨɡliˈʒẽtɨ/medium

ne·gli·gen·te

Definition

Failing to take proper care in doing something.

The company was found negligent in its safety procedures.

He was negligent in his duties as a guardian.

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ant

Common collocations

negligent behaviournegligent actgrossly negligent

Do latim 'negligens, negligentis'.