negligent
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Britannica Dictionary definition of NEGLIGENT
[more negligent; most negligent]
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failing to take proper or normal care of something or someone
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The fire was started by a negligent smoker.
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negligent parents
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He was negligent in not reporting the accident to the police.
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She was negligent about sending a thank-you note. [=she neglected to send a thank-you note]
— negligently
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The defendant drove negligently and hit a pedestrian.
