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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

That would be negligent on the owner’s part.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2023

He added the crimes need to be prioritised and big companies held to account criminally if they are found to be negligent.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2022

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

From Reuters • Jun. 16, 2022

Neglect.—He that thinks he can afford to be negligent is not far from being poor.—Johnson.

From Pearls of Thought by Ballou, Maturin Murray