Middle

negligent

/ˈneɡlɪdʒənt/

neg · li · gent ˈneɡ · lɪ · dʒənt

English Definition

adj. neglectful, careless

中文释义

疏忽的，粗心的

Significado en Español

negligente

한국어 뜻

태만한, 부주의한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

cẩu thả, lơ là

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

neglect(ignore)+ent(form).

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “negligent” in the following sentence: The doctor was found to be negligent in his duties, leading to a malpractice suit.

A careful
B responsible
C inattentive
D diligent

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C — inattentive. “negligent” means adj. neglectful, careless

Common questions about “negligent”

What does “negligent” mean?

negligent — adj. neglectful, careless. In Chinese: 疏忽的，粗心的.

How do you pronounce “negligent”?

negligent is pronounced /ˈneɡlɪdʒənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: neg · li · gent.

Is “negligent” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. negligent appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “negligent”?

neglect(ignore)+ent(form).

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negligent

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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