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Another word for negligently

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a careless, inattentive, or irresponsible manner; without taking proper care or exercising reasonable caution (especially regarding a legal or professional duty).

Usage Example

"The court ruled that the contractor had acted carelessly by failing to secure the scaffolding before the storm."

Strongest
carelessly
neglectfully
irresponsibly
Strong
inattentively
heedlessly
laxly
recklessly
remissly
imprudently

Opposites of negligently

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

carefully
diligently
conscientiously
responsibly
attentively
prudently
cautiously
scrupulously
See all opposites of negligently

• Nearby Words

negligee
negligence
negligent
negligently
negligible
negligibly
negotiable

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