heypolyglot
Italian

negligente

/ne.ɡliˈdʒɛn.te/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

negligent, careless

  • failing to take proper care in doing something; careless or neglectful

In a sentence

L'impiegato è stato licenziato per essere stato negligente nei controlli.

The employee was fired for being negligent in the checks.

Non possiamo tollerare un comportamento così negligente.

We cannot tolerate such careless behavior.

Il medico negligente ha dovuto rispondere delle proprie azioni.

The negligent doctor had to answer for his actions.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
negligentemasculine · singular
negligentefeminine · singular
negligentimasculine · plural
negligentifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often implies professional or moral fault, stronger and more formal than simple 'disattento'.

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