negligent
[ neg-li-juhnt ]
/ ˈnɛg lɪ dʒənt /
adjective
guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
lazily careless; offhand: a negligent wave of his manicured hand.
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negligent
/ (ˈnɛɡlɪdʒənt) /
adjective
habitually neglecting duties, responsibilities, etc; lacking attention, care, or concern; neglectful
careless or nonchalant
Derived forms of negligent
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