negligently

• Adverb, das eine Handlungsweise beschreibt, bei der die gebotene Sorgfalt oder Aufmerksamkeit vermissen lässt. Im juristischen Kontext bezeichnet es ein Verhalten, das nicht dem Sorgfaltsmaßstab entspricht und daher zu Haftung oder Pflichtverletzung führen kann.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that shows a lack of proper care or attention." In legal contexts, it describes actions that fail to meet the standard of care expected, often leading to liability or breach of duty.

1. Carelessly or without proper attentionB2formal

   In a manner that shows a lack of proper care, attention, or responsibility.

   Nachlässig

   • The driver acted negligently by running the red light.
   • The employee negligently deleted important files from the server.
   • He negligently left the door unlocked, allowing the dog to escape.

   Synonymecarelesslyheedlesslyinattentivelyirresponsiblylaxlyslacklythoughtlessly

   Antonymeattentivelycarefullyconscientiouslydiligentlyresponsiblythoroughly

2. In a legally irresponsible wayC1formallegal

   In a way that fails to take reasonable care, often leading to harm or damage.

   Fahrlässig

   • The company was sued for acting negligently in handling toxic waste.
   • The doctor was found to have acted negligently during the surgery.
   • The landlord negligently ignored the faulty wiring, causing a fire.

   Synonymecarelesslyheedlesslyinattentivelyirresponsiblyneglectfullythoughtlessly

   Antonymecarefullydutifullyprudentlyresponsibly