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
Florida’s medical industry has had the protection of the free-kill law for 35 years — along with myriad other provisions that shield negligent hospitals and health-care professionals.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Can the plaintiffs establish to the satisfaction of a jury that these platforms played an active or at least negligent role in this radicalization that culminated in this heinous event?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 May 2025
Ashby-Welter is seeking restitution from all parties for one count each of age discrimination and retaliation, as well as restitution from Hinojosa for negligent infliction of emotional distress and intentional infliction of emotional distress, according to court filings.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Taylor, 34, was charged with felony negligent child abuse without bodily harm and misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, according to his arrest affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 19 May 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Can the plaintiffs establish to the satisfaction of a jury that these platforms played an active or at least negligent role in this radicalization that culminated in this heinous event?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 May 2025
Ashby-Welter is seeking restitution from all parties for one count each of age discrimination and retaliation, as well as restitution from Hinojosa for negligent infliction of emotional distress and intentional infliction of emotional distress, according to court filings.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Taylor, 34, was charged with felony negligent child abuse without bodily harm and misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, according to his arrest affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligent
Adjective
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In interviews with Christopher, his parents, an aunt and his sister, each labeled different family members as abusive or neglectful, but all said that a lot of that fell on Christopher.—
John Leland,
New York Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Attendees will learn about what constitutes neglect, abuse and exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities, as well as how to report an abusive or neglectful situation.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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State troopers cited the truck driver who caused the crash, a 57-year-old Texas man, for careless driving causing injury, according to the agency.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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Edmund Richard Hartley, 31, the yacht captain towing Adler and another girl, was charged with four counts of careless boating, including one count for not having a lookout to keep an eye on the girls.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Summer in New Jersey means long, lazy days at its famous beaches.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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Dresses should feel effortless but not lazy, and easy to wear all day.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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“Negligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligent. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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