negligent

adjective · NEG-li-junt

CEFR C1

not taking enough care, so harm can happen

लापरवाह

Usage

negligent drivingfound negligentnegligent in

Examples

The hospital was found negligent in the patient's care.

A negligent driver caused the crash.

Common mistake

The officer was negligible about safety checks.

The officer was negligent about safety checks.

Negligible means very small; negligent means careless.

Remember: Negligent: neglects the duty.

Useful for

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