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negligent Synonyms

Another word for negligent

Choosing another word for negligent depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Failing to take proper care in doing something, or resulting from a lack of due care and attention (especially in a legal context).

Usage Example

"The court ruled that the landlord had been careless in failing to repair the faulty electrical wiring."

Strongest
careless
neglectful
remiss
Strong
lax
irresponsible
inattentive
heedless
derelict
slack
slapdash

• adjective (Context 2)

Relaxed, casual, or unconcerned in manner or appearance.

Usage Example

"He acknowledged the greeting with a casual wave of his hand and continued reading."

Strongest
casual
nonchalant
Strong
offhand
unconcerned
insouciant
blase

Opposites of negligent

The opposite of negligent shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

careful
diligent
attentive
conscientious
scrupulous
formal
cautious
deliberate
See all opposites of negligent

• Nearby Words

neglectfully
negligee
negligence
negligent
negligently
negligible
negligibly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Negligent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/negligent
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