Looking for the meaning of the word NEGLIGENT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NEGLIGENT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Negligent
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnɛɡlɪdʒ(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
failing to take proper care over something
Short Definition:failing to take proper care over something
Examples:- the council had been negligent in its supervision of the children in care
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