negligently
gb/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/ us/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
B2
Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
adverb
B2
action
1
in a careless way
In a careless way; not paying enough attention.
Muundo wa matumizi:
negligently + [verb]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse it with "neglectfully" (rare) or use it where "accidentally" is meant; "negligently" implies carelessness.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
negligently left
|negligently dropped
|negligently ignored
|negligently handled
|negligently stored
|negligently damaged
|negligently allowed
|negligently failed
Mada
daily_life
|behavior
|safety
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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).
Muundo wa matumizi:
negligently + [verb] + [someone/something]
Kosa la kawaida:
In legal English, "negligently" is not the same as "intentionally"; it means careless failure to meet a reasonable standard of care.
Visawe
negligent (Adjective form; used differently in a sentence.)
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culpably (More formal; emphasizes blame.)
Vinyume
non-negligently (Without legal negligence; meeting the duty of care.)
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reasonably (In line with what a reasonable person would do.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
negligently caused
|negligently injured
|negligently killed
|negligently failed to
|negligently misrepresented
|negligently maintained
|negligently supervised
|negligently operated
|negligently discharged
Mada
law
|work
|safety
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The company acted negligently and caused an accident.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
negligently
IPA
GB/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
US/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
Silabi na mkazo
neg - li - gently (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (neg)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: negligently
- Plural: negligentlies
Familia ya neno
Forms
negligentlies
noun
Core family
Related words
neglectful
adjective B2
neglectfully
adverb
Advanced or less common
negligible
adjective C1
negligibly
adverb
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.