as in neglectful
failing to give proper care and attention
the youngster has been woefully negligent in taking care of the vacationing neighbor's dog, repeatedly forgetting to feed the poor animal
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Recent Examples of negligent
In January, he was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle following a December 17 crash in Lafourche Parish.
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Essence News Editors, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
In January, Lacy was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle after police said Lacy caused a December 17 automobile accident in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall and injured two other people.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Lacy was facing charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Lee was taken into custody by the sheriff’s office on charges of second-degree murder and negligent discharge of a firearm, police said.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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Essence News Editors, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
In January, Lacy was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle after police said Lacy caused a December 17 automobile accident in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall and injured two other people.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Lacy was facing charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Lee was taken into custody by the sheriff’s office on charges of second-degree murder and negligent discharge of a firearm, police said.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligent
Adjective
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The rise of institutional investment in housing has also made people more vulnerable to eviction and to neglectful or abusive landlord management practices.—
Made by History,
TIME,
25 Mar. 2025
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Stress Factors There a few factors, mostly neglectful, that can cause stress on your peace lily.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sauter pleaded no contest to several charges, including vehicular homicide and careless operation of a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license resulting in death.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy wasted a superb opening round with two careless double bogeys leaving him seven shots behind.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The natural hot springs and spa are favorites among the more mature crowd, and the indoor pool, two-acre water park (complete with waterslide and a lazy river), and lawn games appeal to younger generations.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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And, being just 20 minutes from Athens’ city center, the hotel is perfectly positioned for both lazy beach days and quick jaunts to the Acropolis.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Negligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligent. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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