negligent

/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/ · adjective

Meaning

Careless, without appropriate or sufficient attention.
Culpable due to negligence.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

careless(English)inattentive(English)neglectful(English)remiss(English)slack(English)delinquent(English)derelict(English)hit-and-run(English)misstatement(English)infliction(English)misrepresentation(English)homicide(English)

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Sources

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