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Negligently: meaning, definitions and examples

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negligently

 

[ ˈnɛɡlədʒəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a careless or thoughtless manner

Negligently is an adverb that describes doing something without care or attention. It implies a lack of concern or proper consideration for the consequences of one's actions.

Synonyms

carelessly, heedlessly, recklessly

Examples of usage

  • He drove negligently, causing the accident.
  • The company negligently handled sensitive customer data.

Translations

Translations of the word "negligently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 negligentemente

🇮🇳 असावधानीपूर्वक

🇩🇪 fahrlässig

🇮🇩 lalai

🇺🇦 недбало

🇵🇱 niedbale

🇯🇵 不注意に

🇫🇷 négligemment

🇪🇸 negligentemente

🇹🇷 ihmalkar bir şekilde

🇰🇷 부주의하게

🇸🇦 بإهمال

🇨🇿 nedbale

🇸🇰 nedbalo

🇨🇳 粗心地

🇸🇮 malomarno

🇮🇸 vanrækslu

🇰🇿 немқұрайлы

🇬🇪 გულგრილად

🇦🇿 laqeydliklə

🇲🇽 negligentemente

Etymology

The word 'negligently' originated from the Latin word 'negligentia', which means 'carelessness' or 'neglect'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The concept of negligence has been an important aspect of legal systems, where negligence is often associated with the failure to exercise reasonable care in a given situation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,302, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.