försumlig — meaning in English

English meaning

• careless adjective Not paying enough attention, so that mistakes or accidents happen.
• negligent adj Careless or failing to give proper attention, especially to duties or responsibilities.

Senses

försumlig is used for these senses in English:

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

Related Swedish words