neg·li·gent 
/ˈnɛglɪʤənt/ adjective
/ˈnɛglɪʤənt/ adjective [more negligent; most negligent] : failing to take proper or normal care of something or someone
▪ The fire was started by a negligent smoker. ▪ negligent parents ▪ He was negligent in not reporting the accident to the police. ▪ She was negligent about sending a thank-you note. [=she neglected to send a thank-you note]
▪ The fire was started by a negligent smoker. ▪ negligent parents ▪ He was negligent in not reporting the accident to the police. ▪ She was negligent about sending a thank-you note. [=she neglected to send a thank-you note]
— neg·li·gent·ly adverb
▪ The defendant drove negligently and hit a pedestrian.
▪ The defendant drove negligently and hit a pedestrian.
