negligent

Describes a person or action that fails to take proper care in doing something, often resulting in harm or damage.

ruОписывает человека или действие, которое не проявляет должной заботы при выполнении чего-либо, что часто приводит к вреду или ущербу.esDescribe a una persona o acción que no muestra el debido cuidado o atención al hacer algo, lo que a menudo conduce a daño o perjuicio.frQualifie une personne ou une action qui manque de soin ou d'attention dans l'accomplissement de quelque chose, ce qui peut souvent causer du tort ou des dommages.deBeschreibt eine Person oder Handlung, die nicht die gebührende Sorgfalt aufwendet und dadurch oft Schaden oder Nachteile verursacht.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou ação que não demonstra o cuidado devido ao fazer algo, o que frequentemente causa dano ou prejuízo. Também pode indicar falta de atenção ou descuido em relação a obrigações ou responsabilidades.zh形容人或行为没有尽到应有的注意或责任，常导致损害或过失。arيصف شخصًا أو فعلًا لا يبدي العناية الواجبة عند القيام بشيء ما، مما يؤدي غالبًا إلى ضرر أو خسارة.

1. Failing to take proper care B2 formal legal

   Failing to give proper attention or care to something that one is responsible for.

   • The company was found negligent in maintaining safety standards.
   • He was negligent in his duties as a security guard.
   • The court ruled that the driver was negligent in causing the accident.

   ruНебрежныйesNegligente, que no cumple con su deber de cuidadofrNégligent (qui manque de soin)deNachlässigptNegligentezh疏忽的arمُهْمِل

   Sinônimos: carelessderelictheedlessinattentiveirresponsiblelaxneglectfulremissthoughtless

   Antônimos: attentivecarefulconscientiousdiligentmindfulvigilantwatchful

2. Careless or inattentive B2 formal

   Showing a lack of attention or concern, especially in a casual or habitual way.

   • She was negligent about locking the door before leaving.
   • His negligent attitude towards his studies led to poor grades.
   • The babysitter was negligent in watching the children.

   ruНебрежныйesDescuidado o negligentefrNégligent (sans soin)deNachlässigptNegligentezh疏忽的arمُهْمِل

   Sinônimos: carelessderelictheedlessinattentivelaxneglectfulremissslackthoughtlessunmindful

   Antônimos: attentivecarefulvigilantwatchful

• more negligent comparative form
• most negligent superlative form