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gent
Comparative
more negligent
Superlative
most negligent
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failing to act with the appropriate level of care or attention, often resulting in harm or damage to others
- The company was sued for negligent maintenance of its equipment, leading to a workplace accident.
- The driver was charged with negligent driving after causing a collision due to distracted behavior.
- The landlord was accused of negligent property management, leading to unsafe living conditions.
- The company's negligent handling of sensitive customer data resulted in a major data breach.
- The airline faced criticism for negligent maintenance practices after a series of safety incidents.
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