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negligent |
Overview of adj negligent The adj negligent has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (1) negligent -- (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern; "negligent parents"; "negligent of detail"; "negligent in his correspondence") 2. negligent -- (marked by insufficient care or attention; "a negligent housekeeper"; "negligent about personal cleanliness") Antonyms of adj negligent 2 senses of negligent Sense 1 negligent (vs. diligent) diligent (vs. negligent) => assiduous, sedulous => hardworking, industrious, tireless, untiring Sense 2 negligent INDIRECT (VIA careless) -> careful Similarity of adj negligent 2 senses of negligent Sense 1 negligent (vs. diligent) => derelict, delinquent, neglectful, remiss => lax, slack => hit-and-run(postnominal) => inattentive, neglectful Also See-> careless#1; inattentive#1 Sense 2 negligent => careless (vs. careful) Attributes of adj negligent Familiarity of adj negligent negligent used as an adjective is rare (polysemy count = 2) Grep of adj negligent negligent Overview of adj negligent The adj negligent has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (1) negligent -- (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern; "negligent parents"; "negligent of detail"; "negligent in his correspondence") 2. negligent -- (marked by insufficient care or attention; "a negligent housekeeper"; "negligent about personal cleanliness")
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