negligent | Definition of negligent

Synonyms and Antonyms of negligent

failing to give proper care and attention

the youngster has been woefully negligent in taking care of the vacationing neighbor's dog, repeatedly forgetting to feed the poor animal

Synonyms of negligent

careless, derelict, disregardful, lax, lazy, neglectful, neglecting, remiss, slack

Words Related to negligent

heedless, incautious, irresponsible, reckless, wild

unguarded, unwary

disregardful, disregarding, inattentive, oblivious, thoughtless, unheeding, unmindful, unthinking

apathetic, disinterested, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested

Near Antonyms of negligent

meticulous, painstaking, punctilious

cautious, chary, circumspect, gingerly, guarded

alert, heedful, heeding, mindful, observant, regardful, regarding, vigilant, wary, watchful

foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, responsible

thinking, thoughtful

concerned, interested

Antonyms of negligent

attentive, careful, conscientious, nonnegligent