| Main Entry: |
negligent |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
careless, indifferent |
Synonyms: |
asleep at switch, behindhand,
cursory,
delinquent,
derelict, discinct, disregardful,
forgetful,
heedless,
inadvertent,
inattentive,
inconsiderate, incurious,
lax, neglectful,
nonchalant, offhand,
regardless,
remiss,
slack, slapdash, slipshod,
sloppy*, slovenly,
thoughtless,
unconcerned, unheedful, unmindful, unthinking
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| Notes: |
neglectful means not showing due care or attention, heedless; negligent means marked by insufficient care or attention; negligible means so small as to be meaningless or insignificant |
Antonyms: |
attentive, careful, caring, mindful, successful
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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