negligent
/ˈnɛɡɫədʒənt/
failing to take proper care in doing something
negligent in a sentence
“The doctor was found negligent in his duties.”
Origin of negligent
Latin negligentem, present participle of neglegere to disregard from nec not + legere to pick up, gather
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