英語

negligently

gb/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/ us/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb B2 action
1

in a careless way

In a careless way; not paying enough attention.

用法パターン: negligently + [verb]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse it with "neglectfully" (rare) or use it where "accidentally" is meant; "negligently" implies carelessness.
類義語
carelessly (More common and less formal.) | inattentively (Emphasizes not paying attention.) | recklessly (Stronger; suggests taking dangerous risks.)
対義語
carefully (With attention and caution.) | diligently (With steady, responsible effort.) | responsibly (In a way that shows duty and care.)
コロケーション
negligently left |negligently dropped |negligently ignored |negligently handled |negligently stored |negligently damaged |negligently allowed |negligently failed
テーマ
daily_life |behavior |safety
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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).

用法パターン: negligently + [verb] + [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
In legal English, "negligently" is not the same as "intentionally"; it means careless failure to meet a reasonable standard of care.
類義語
negligent (Adjective form; used differently in a sentence.) | culpably (More formal; emphasizes blame.)
対義語
non-negligently (Without legal negligence; meeting the duty of care.) | reasonably (In line with what a reasonable person would do.)
コロケーション
negligently caused |negligently injured |negligently killed |negligently failed to |negligently misrepresented |negligently maintained |negligently supervised |negligently operated |negligently discharged
テーマ
law |work |safety
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • The company acted negligently and caused an accident.
文法
辞書形
negligently
IPA
GB/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
US/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
音節・強勢
neg - li - gently (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (neg)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: negligently
  • Plural: negligentlies
関連語
Forms
negligentlies noun
Core family
neglect verb B1 negligence noun C1 negligent adjective B2
Related words
neglectful adjective B2 neglectfully adverb
Negative and opposite forms
careful adjective A2 carefully adverb A2
Advanced or less common
negligible adjective C1 negligibly adverb
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