negligently C1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈnɛglɪdʒəntli/ See IPA manual Freq #184028 Meanings 1 adv In a careless or inattentive way. He negligently left the door unlocked all night. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a careless or... carelessly Etymology AI details From negligent + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # negligently **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈnɛglɪdʒəntli/ **Frequency rank:** 184028 ## Meanings 1. In a careless or inattentive way. ## Examples - He negligently left the door unlocked all night. ## Etymology From negligent + -ly. ## AI Etymology Negligently is from negligent + -ly. In present-day use, it means in a careless or inattentive way. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown