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be negligent

VERB
neglect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bypass discard disregard overlook
STRONG
defer dismiss elide evade miss omit overleap overpass postpone procrastinate shirk skimp skip suspend trifle
WEAK
be careless be derelict be irresponsible be remiss gloss over let pass let slide look the other way lose sight of not trouble oneself pass over think little of
Antonyms
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attend regard respect
STRONG
advance complete continue do expedite face finish forward maintain meet take on
WEAK
accomplish achieve cherish concern guard nurture protect succeed take care of watch

Example Sentences

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In Ohtani, baseball finally has its long-awaited face of the game, and the sport would be negligent to not maximize his stardom, both domestically and abroad.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2025

Because it would be negligent of the Tottenham board to completely dismiss the team's abysmal league campaign that has seen them lose 21 of their 37 games so far.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

That would be negligent on the owner’s part.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2023

"It would be negligent not to take the inflationary development into account," he said.

From Reuters • Jun. 16, 2022

While many others might be negligent in their attendance, sauntering in idleness, engaged in frivolous amusements, or even in dissipation, he was always at his post.

From Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams Sixth President of the Unied States by Seward, William Henry