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Definition negligent in British English

negligent adjective

adjective
/ˈneɡlɪdʒ(ə)nt/
1

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

Example

The jury found the doctor criminally negligent.

Synonyms and related words
careless casual complacency
Example

a negligent gesture

Synonyms and related words
careless casual complacency
Definition negligent in British English