negligent

The word “negligent” has 3 syllables: neg-li-gent

It's pronounced as /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/


What is synonym and antonym for negligent?

In the thesaurus, “negligent” has 8 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for negligent along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for negligent

Antonyms for negligent

  • attentive
  • careful
  • cautious
  • conscientious
  • meticulous
  • nonnegligent
  • responsible

Meanings of negligent

  • adjective
    1. Careless, without appropriate or sufficient attention.
    2. Culpable due to negligence.

Example Sentences

  • The negligent driver caused the accident by ignoring traffic signals.
  • Her negligent behavior in the lab led to a serious safety violation.
  • The court deemed the company negligent for failing to address safety concerns.
  • He was labeled negligent for not supervising the children during the event.
  • Negligent maintenance of the machinery resulted in frequent breakdowns.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to negligent, such as: attentive, careful, careless, cautious, conscientious, inadvertent, inattentive.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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neglectful

neglecting

unaware


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