CEFR B1

negligent

adjective

Meaning

Failing to take proper care in doing something, often resulting in harm or damage.

Examples

The company was found negligent for its unsafe working conditions.
He was accused of being negligent in his duties as a guardian.

Synonyms: careless, remiss, slack, derelict

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negligent (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒənt/

Definition

Failing to take proper care in doing something, often resulting in harm or damage.

Examples

The company was found negligent for its unsafe working conditions.
He was accused of being negligent in his duties as a guardian.
Her negligent handling of the documents led to a security breach.

How to Use negligent

negligent in (prepositional phrase): Failing to show proper care in a specific area or duty. — "He was negligent in his supervision of the children."
negligent towards (prepositional phrase): Showing a lack of care or attention regarding someone or something. — "The landlord was negligent towards the safety of his tenants."

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