Negligent Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
negligent
adjective
negligent
/ˈnɛglɪʤənt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of NEGLIGENT
[more negligent; most negligent]
:
failing to take proper or normal care of something or someone
- The fire was started by a negligent smoker.
- negligent parents
- He was negligent in not reporting the accident to the police.
- She was negligent about sending a thank-you note. [=she neglected to send a thank-you note]
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— negligently
adverb
- The defendant drove negligently and hit a pedestrian.
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