Negligent — synonyms, negligent antonyms, definition

1. negligent (a)

careless delinquent disregarding extravagant heedless idle improvident inactive inadvertent inattentive inconsiderate indifferent indolent insensitive lax lazy lingering loose neglectful oblivious • • •

2. negligent (Adjective)

diligent

negligent (Adjective) — Characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern. ex. "negligent parents" ex. "negligent of detail" ex. "negligent in his correspondence"