negligent

negligente

Che non dedica a qualcosa la cura o l’attenzione necessaria.

In inglese semplice: Not giving something the care or attention it needs.

• The staff were negligent.
• Negligent maintenance caused the machine to fail.
• She was negligent in checking the records.

Come si usa: negligent in doing something (He was negligent in locking the building.)

Sinonimi: careless, inattentive

Contrari: careful, attentive

Espressioni comuni: negligent care, negligent staff, negligent in something

negligente

Legalmente responsabile di un danno per non aver usato la dovuta attenzione.

In inglese semplice: Legally responsible for harm because you failed to take proper care.

• The court found the driver negligent.
• A negligent employer may have to pay damages.
• Was the hospital negligent in treating her?

Come si usa: find someone negligent (The judge found the company negligent.)

Espressioni comuni: found negligent, negligent conduct, negligent employer