negligent
1 antonym for negligent — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Careless or failing to give proper attention, especially to duties or responsibilities.
Antonyms
How to use negligent
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
negligent behaviour
grossly negligent
Etymology
This word reached English as Middle English necligent or negligent, which had come from Old French negligent, itself from Latin negligēns.
Full origin of negligent →Frequently asked questions
What does “negligent” mean?
The word “negligent” means careless or failing to give proper attention, especially to duties or responsibilities. In plain terms, careless in a way that's blameworthy, often used in legal contexts.
How do you pronounce “negligent”?
“Negligent” is pronounced NEHG-lih-juhnt (/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “negligent” in a sentence?
Here is “negligent” used in a sentence: “The inspector called the wiring negligent and unsafe.”
What part of speech is “negligent”?
“Negligent” is an adjective.
Is “negligent” a common word?
“Negligent” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
