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negligent

Syllabification: (neg·li·gent)

Pronunciation: /ˈnegləjənt/

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Definition of negligent

adjective

failing to take proper care in doing something:directors have been negligent in the performance of their duties

Derivatives

negligently

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin negligent- 'disregarding', from the verb negligere (variant of neglegere 'disregard, slight': see neglect)

The ending of negligent is spelled -ent.