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Definition of Negligent
1. Adjective. Characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern. "Negligent in his correspondence"
Similar to: Delinquent, Derelict, Neglectful, Remiss, Lax, Slack, Hit-and-run, Inattentive, Neglectful
Antonyms: Diligent
Derivative terms: Neglect, Neglect, Negligence
Definition of Negligent
1. a. Apt to neglect; customarily neglectful; characterized by negligence; careless; heedless; culpably careless; showing lack of attention; as, disposed in negligent order.
Definition of Negligent
1. Adjective. Careless, without appropriate or sufficient attention. ¹
2. Adjective. (context: legal) Culpable due to negligence. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Negligent
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Medical Definition of Negligent
1. Apt to neglect; customarily neglectful; characterised by negligence; careless; heedless; culpably careless; showing lack of attention; as, disposed in negligent order. "Be thou negligent of fame." "He that thinks he can afford to be negligent is not far from being poor." (Rambler) Synonym: Careles, heedless, neglectful, regardless, thoughtless, indifferent, inattentive, remiss. Origin: F. Negligent, L. Negligens,p.pr. Of negligere. See Neglect. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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