αμελής — meaning in English

English meaning

• careless adjective Not paying enough attention, so that mistakes or accidents happen.
• lax adj Not strict or careful; loose in standards or discipline.
• negligent adj Careless or failing to give proper attention, especially to duties or responsibilities.

Senses

αμελής is used for these senses in English:

• careless Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. [from 16thc.]
• lax Lacking care; neglectful, negligent.
• negligent (legal) Culpable due to negligence.

lax — full definition

1. adj Not strict or careful; loose in standards or discipline.
2. adj Not tight or firmly stretched; loose.

Related Greek words