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negligent
adjective
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Divide negligent into syllables:

neg · li · gent

How to pronounce negligent:

Definition of negligent:

negligent (adjective):
light-hearted and casual
characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern.
marked by or given to neglect especially habitually or culpably

Synonyms for negligent:

remissunmindfulinadvertentneglectfullazyirresponsiblecarelessslipshodregardlessreckless
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Antonyms for negligent:

consideratedependablescrupulousfinickyheedfuldemandingcomprehensivepersnicketysmartcaring
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