negligent
/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒənt/
noun
- A person who is guilty of negligence, especially in a legal context.
- The court ruled that the company was a negligent and had to pay damages.
- The jury found the doctor to be a negligent for failing to order the necessary tests.
- In the lawsuit, the negligent was ordered to cover the victim's medical bills.
adjective
- Failing to take proper care or give enough attention to something, especially when this causes harm or damage.
- A negligent landlord ignored the broken heater all winter, leaving tenants without heat.
- The driver was found negligent for not checking his blind spot before changing lanes.
- She was negligent in her duties as a lifeguard and didn't notice the struggling swimmer.
- Describing a relaxed, casual, or careless style or manner, often in a way that seems intentional or stylish.
- The artist's brushstrokes had a negligent quality that made the painting feel spontaneous.
- Her hair was tied up in a negligent bun, but she still looked elegant.
- He wore a negligent shrug as if the award meant nothing to him.