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Definition negligent in American English

negligent adjective

adjective
/ˈneɡlɪdʒənt/
1

failing to give care or attention, especially when this causes harm or damage

Example

The jury found the doctor criminally negligent.

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a negligent gesture

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Definition negligent in American English