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negligent
adjective
Characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
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ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt
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adjective
Characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
“Negligent parents”
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Negligent parents
Negligent of detail
Negligent in his correspondence
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