negligent

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

   negligent parents

2. 2
   adj

   Careless or inattentive.

   grossly negligent

3. 3
   adj

   Culpable due to negligence.

   prove someone negligent

Etymology

From Middle English necligent, negligent, from Old French negligent, from Latin negligēns.