C1adverbformallawwork
US/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt.li/
UK/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt.li/
in a careless way, without taking the care that a duty requires
In context
The company acted negligently by ignoring repeated safety warnings.
He negligently left the gate open, and the dog ran away.
The doctor was accused of having negligently treated the patient.
Words that go with negligently
verb + adverb
- act negligentlyThe manager acted negligently and was fired.
- behave negligentlyDrivers who behave negligently risk a fine.
adverb + verb
- negligently failHe negligently failed to check the brakes.
- negligently handleStaff negligently handled the patient records.
adverb + adjective
- negligently maintainedThe building was negligently maintained for years.