Negligent Definition

nĕglĭ-jənt
adjective
Given to or characterized by neglect, especially habitual neglect.
The negligent worker missed another deadline.
American Heritage
Habitually failing to do the required thing; neglectful.
Webster's New World
Careless, lax, inattentive, or indifferent.
Webster's New World
Acting with or done through negligence.
American Heritage

Careless, without appropriate or sufficient attention.

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Origin of Negligent

  • Middle English from Old French from Latin neglegēns neglegent- present participle of neglegere to neglect neglect

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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