C1
carelessness vs negligence vs negligent vs negligible
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| carelessnessnoun/ˈker.ləs.nəs/ | Meaning the quality of not giving enough attention to avoid mistakes or harm | Goes with sheer carelessness | Example Her carelessness with money meant she was always short at the end of the month. |
| negligencenoun/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/ | Meaning failure to take proper care, which causes harm or damage | Goes with gross negligence | Example The hospital admitted negligence after the wrong medicine was given to the patient. |
| negligentadjective/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/ | Meaning not taking enough care, especially when it is your duty to do so | Goes with negligent in | Example The court ruled that the building company had been negligent in its safety checks. |
| negligibleadjective/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/ | Meaning so small or unimportant that it is not worth considering | Goes with negligible effect | Example The difference between the two groups was negligible, so the treatment had little effect. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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