négligent — meaning in English
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English meaning
- blithe adj Showing a careless or casual disregard for something serious.
- careless adjective Not paying enough attention, so that mistakes or accidents happen.
- derelict adj Abandoned and left to fall into disrepair.
- heedless adj Unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.
- incautious adj careless, reckless, not exercising proper caution.
- neglectful adj Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
- negligent adj Careless or failing to give proper attention, especially to duties or responsibilities.
- offhand adj Said or done without preparation or careful thought.
Senses
négligent is used for these senses in English:
- blithe Casually careless or indifferent; showing a lack of concern; nonchalant.
- careless Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. [from 16thc.]
- derelict (chiefly, US) Negligent in performing a duty; careless.
- heedless Unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.
- incautious careless, reckless, not exercising proper caution.
- neglectful Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
- negligent (legal) Culpable due to negligence.
- offhand Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.
blithe — full definition
- adj Showing a careless or casual disregard for something serious.
- adj Cheerful and carefree; happy in a light, untroubled way.