adj. marked by insufficient care or attention
The negligent cook forgot to add sugar to the cookie dough.
The negligent cook forgot to add sugar to the cookie dough.
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A causal link exists between the negligent act and the injury.
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He received a castigation for his negligent actions.
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neglectful; careless; lax; inattentive
careful
3 syllables
neg-li-gent
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