be negligent

Frequency: 7.515.2 per million words

Used to state the condition of failing to take proper care.

negligentVERB + ADJECTIVE

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Examples (10)

  • The hospital was negligent in the way it cared for this young man.
  • The court found him to be negligent over the loss of £18 million by the local authority.
  • If you are negligent in your duties, there could be serious consequences.
  • The company is negligent in maintaining proper safety standards.
  • She had been negligent in supervising her team, leading to project delays.
  • He could be deemed negligent if he fails to secure the property.
  • To be negligent in such matters is simply unacceptable.
  • They were negligent by not checking the equipment thoroughly.
  • A doctor must not be negligent when treating patients.
  • The landlord was found negligent for failing to repair the faulty wiring.