English adjective: negligent | |||
| 1. | negligent characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern | ||
| Samples | Negligent parents. Negligent of detail. Negligent in his correspondence. | ||
| Similar | delinquent, derelict, hit-and-run, inattentive, lax, neglectful, neglectful, remiss, slack | ||
| See also | careless, inattentive | ||
| Antonyms | diligent | ||