American English pronunciation
How to pronounce negligent
IPA transcription: ['nɛɡlədʒənt]
Pronunciation variants: ['nɛɡlədʒənt]['nɛɡlɪdʒənt]
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Adjective
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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.