American English pronunciation

How to pronounce negligent

IPA transcription: ['nɛɡlədʒənt]

Pronunciation variants: ['nɛɡlədʒənt]['nɛɡlɪdʒənt]

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Adjective

  • characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

    “negligent parents”

    “negligent of detail”

    “negligent in his correspondence”

Usage examples

  • Clara glanced round negligently.
  • She negligently calls him back.
  • The most negligent stock-holders now carefully house their wool.
  • Claus was known for negligent attitude towards his health.