Ingles

negligently

gb/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/ us/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
B2 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb B2 action
1

in a careless way

In a careless way; not paying enough attention.

Padron ng paggamit: negligently + [verb]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse it with "neglectfully" (rare) or use it where "accidentally" is meant; "negligently" implies carelessness.
Mga kasingkahulugan
carelessly (More common and less formal.) | inattentively (Emphasizes not paying attention.) | recklessly (Stronger; suggests taking dangerous risks.)
Mga kasalungat
carefully (With attention and caution.) | diligently (With steady, responsible effort.) | responsibly (In a way that shows duty and care.)
Mga kolokasyon
negligently left |negligently dropped |negligently ignored |negligently handled |negligently stored |negligently damaged |negligently allowed |negligently failed
Mga tema
daily_life |behavior |safety
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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).

Padron ng paggamit: negligently + [verb] + [someone/something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In legal English, "negligently" is not the same as "intentionally"; it means careless failure to meet a reasonable standard of care.
Mga kasingkahulugan
negligent (Adjective form; used differently in a sentence.) | culpably (More formal; emphasizes blame.)
Mga kasalungat
non-negligently (Without legal negligence; meeting the duty of care.) | reasonably (In line with what a reasonable person would do.)
Mga kolokasyon
negligently caused |negligently injured |negligently killed |negligently failed to |negligently misrepresented |negligently maintained |negligently supervised |negligently operated |negligently discharged
Mga tema
law |work |safety
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The company acted negligently and caused an accident.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
negligently
IPA
GB/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
US/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
Mga pantig at diin
neg - li - gently (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (neg)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: negligently
  • Plural: negligentlies
Mga kaugnay na salita
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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