negligently
gb/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/ us/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
B2
Inglés
figyelmetlenül, gondatlanul
B2
1
gondatlanul
B2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse it with "neglectfully" (rare) or use it where "accidentally" is meant; "negligently" implies carelessness.
Significado
in a careless way
Colocaciones
negligently left
|negligently dropped
|negligently ignored
|negligently handled
|negligently stored
|negligently damaged
|negligently allowed
|negligently failed
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
daily_life
|behavior
|safety
Definición
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
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The company acted negligently and caused an accident.
A vállalat gondatlanul járt el, és balesetet okozott.
Error frecuente:
In legal English, "negligently" is not the same as "intentionally"; it means careless failure to meet a reasonable standard of care.
Significado
in a legally negligent way
Colocaciones
negligently caused
|negligently injured
|negligently killed
|negligently failed to
|negligently misrepresented
|negligently maintained
|negligently supervised
|negligently operated
|negligently discharged
Sinónimos
negligent (Adjective form; used differently in a sentence.)
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culpably (More formal; emphasizes blame.)
Antónimos
non-negligently (Without legal negligence; meeting the duty of care.)
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reasonably (In line with what a reasonable person would do.)
Temas
law
|work
|safety
Definición
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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
negligently
AFI
GB/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
US/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
Sílabas y acento
neg - li - gently (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (neg)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: negligently
- Plural: negligentlies
Familia de palabras
Forms
negligentlies
noun
Core family
Related words
neglectful
adjective B2
neglectfully
adverb
Advanced or less common
negligible
adjective C1
negligibly
adverb
Expresiones
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