| Front | negligent |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ˈneɡlɪdʒənt/NAmE /ˈneɡlɪdʒənt/ adjective 1 (law or formal) failing to give sb/sth enough care or attention, especially when this has serious resultsThe school had been negligent in not informing the child's parents about the incident. grossly negligent 2 (literary) (of a person or their manner) relaxed; not formal or awkward nonchalantHe waved his hand in a negligent gesture. her negligent grace neg•li•gent•ly/BrE ˈneɡlɪdʒəntli; NAmE ˈneɡlɪdʒəntli/ adverbThe defendant drove negligently and hit a lamp post. She was leaning negligently against the wall. |
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