negligent
🇬🇧 UK/'neɡlidʒənt/🇺🇸 US/'neglidʒәnt/
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Definitions
adj.
Failing to take proper care; careless or inattentive in one's duties.
疏忽的,粗心的,玩忽职守的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.negligent driver粗心的驾驶员
- 2.negligent conduct疏忽的行为
- 3.negligent behavior过失行为
Example Sentences
- 1.
The negligent driver ran a red light and caused a serious crash.
- 2.
She was found negligent for leaving a child unattended near the pool.