negligently
gb/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/ us/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
B2
Engelska
figyelmetlenül, gondatlanul
B2
1
gondatlanul
B2
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse it with "neglectfully" (rare) or use it where "accidentally" is meant; "negligently" implies carelessness.
Betydelse
in a careless way
Ordkombinationer
negligently left
|negligently dropped
|negligently ignored
|negligently handled
|negligently stored
|negligently damaged
|negligently allowed
|negligently failed
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
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.)
Teman
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
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
The company acted negligently and caused an accident.
A vállalat gondatlanul járt el, és balesetet okozott.
Vanligt misstag:
In legal English, "negligently" is not the same as "intentionally"; it means careless failure to meet a reasonable standard of care.
Betydelse
in a legally negligent way
Ordkombinationer
negligently caused
|negligently injured
|negligently killed
|negligently failed to
|negligently misrepresented
|negligently maintained
|negligently supervised
|negligently operated
|negligently discharged
Synonymer
negligent (Adjective form; used differently in a sentence.)
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culpably (More formal; emphasizes blame.)
Antonymer
non-negligently (Without legal negligence; meeting the duty of care.)
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reasonably (In line with what a reasonable person would do.)
Teman
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.
Grammatik
Grundform
negligently
IPA
GB/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
US/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
Stavelser och betoning
neg - li - gently (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (neg)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: negligently
- Plural: negligentlies
Ordfamilj
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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