adjective
characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern (Freq. 1)
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negligent parents
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negligent of detail
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negligent in his correspondence
• Ant: ↑diligent
• Similar to:
• See Also: ↑careless, ↑inattentive
• Derivationally related forms: ↑negligence, ↑neglect
Useful english dictionary. 2012.