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negligently
01
in a careless way that causes harm or fails to meet expected duty
Formal
Examples
The surgeon had acted negligently by failing to check the patient's chart.
He was found guilty of having negligently left the machinery running overnight.
02
in a casually relaxed or unconcerned manner
Examples
He negligently flicked his cigarette into the street.
The artist sat negligently on a stool, her brush moving with lazy precision.
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