negligently
gb/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/ us/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
B2
English
figyelmetlenül, gondatlanul
B2
1
gondatlanul
B2
Usage pattern:
negligently + [verb]
He negligently left the stove on all night.
Figyelmetlenségből egész éjjel bekapcsolva hagyta a tűzhelyet.
She negligently deleted the wrong file and lost a week of work.
Figyelmetlenségből rossz fájlt törölt, és egy heti munkája veszett oda.
The technician negligently handled the equipment and broke a connector.
Learner examples
I negligently forgot to lock the door.
Figyelmetlenségből elfelejtettem bezárni az ajtót.
He negligently spilled coffee on the laptop.
Figyelmetlenségből ráöntötte a kávét a laptopra.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse it with "neglectfully" (rare) or use it where "accidentally" is meant; "negligently" implies carelessness.
Meaning
in a careless way
Collocations
negligently left
|negligently dropped
|negligently ignored
|negligently handled
|negligently stored
|negligently damaged
|negligently allowed
|negligently failed
Synonyms
carelessly (More common and less formal.)
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inattentively (Emphasizes not paying attention.)
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recklessly (Stronger; suggests taking dangerous risks.)
Antonyms
carefully (With attention and caution.)
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diligently (With steady, responsible effort.)
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responsibly (In a way that shows duty and care.)
Themes
daily_life
|behavior
|safety
Definition
In a careless way; not paying enough attention.
In a way that shows a lack of proper care, attention, or caution; carelessly.
C1
LEGAL
2
gondatlanul
C1
Usage pattern:
negligently + [verb] + [someone/something]
The court ruled that the landlord negligently failed to repair the stairs.
A bíróság úgy ítélte meg, hogy a bérbeadó gondatlanul elmulasztotta megjavíttatni a lépcsőt.
Prosecutors argued that the driver negligently caused the collision by speeding in poor visibility.
Az ügyészek szerint a sofőr a rossz látási viszonyok között túl gyorsan hajtott, és ezzel gondatlanul okozta az ütközést.
The insurer denied coverage because the damage was negligently caused during installation.
Learner examples
The company acted negligently and caused an accident.
A vállalat gondatlanul járt el, és balesetet okozott.
Common mistake:
In legal English, "negligently" is not the same as "intentionally"; it means careless failure to meet a reasonable standard of care.
Meaning
in a legally negligent way
Collocations
negligently caused
|negligently injured
|negligently killed
|negligently failed to
|negligently misrepresented
|negligently maintained
|negligently supervised
|negligently operated
|negligently discharged
Synonyms
negligent (Adjective form; used differently in a sentence.)
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culpably (More formal; emphasizes blame.)
Antonyms
non-negligently (Without legal negligence; meeting the duty of care.)
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reasonably (In line with what a reasonable person would do.)
Themes
law
|work
|safety
Definition
In a way that breaks a duty of care (legal).
In a way that fails to take the reasonable care required by a duty, especially in a manner that causes or could cause harm.
Grammar
Dictionary form
negligently
IPA
GB/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
US/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
Syllables & stress
neg - li - gently (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (neg)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: negligently
- Plural: negligentlies
Word family
Forms
negligentlies
noun
Core family
Related words
neglectful
adjective B2
neglectfully
adverb
Advanced or less common
negligible
adjective C1
negligibly
adverb
Expressions
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