negligently
gb/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/ us/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
B2
Inglés
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B2
action
1
in a careless way
In a careless way; not paying enough attention.
Patrón de uso:
negligently + [verb]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse it with "neglectfully" (rare) or use it where "accidentally" is meant; "negligently" implies carelessness.
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.)
Colocaciones
negligently left
|negligently dropped
|negligently ignored
|negligently handled
|negligently stored
|negligently damaged
|negligently allowed
|negligently failed
Temas
daily_life
|behavior
|safety
Ejemplos
- He negligently left the stove on all night.
- She negligently deleted the wrong file and lost a week of work.
- The technician negligently handled the equipment and broke a connector.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I negligently forgot to lock the door.
- He negligently spilled coffee on the laptop.
adverb
legal
C1
action
2
in a legally negligent way
In a way that breaks a duty of care (legal).
Patrón de uso:
negligently + [verb] + [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
In legal English, "negligently" is not the same as "intentionally"; it means careless failure to meet a reasonable standard of care.
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.)
Colocaciones
negligently caused
|negligently injured
|negligently killed
|negligently failed to
|negligently misrepresented
|negligently maintained
|negligently supervised
|negligently operated
|negligently discharged
Temas
law
|work
|safety
Ejemplos
- The court ruled that the landlord negligently failed to repair the stairs.
- Prosecutors argued that the driver negligently caused the collision by speeding in poor visibility.
- The insurer denied coverage because the damage was negligently caused during installation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The company acted negligently and caused an accident.
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
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