What is the Spanish word for "negligent"?

Learn how to say "negligent" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

negligent

Spanish

negligente

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Alternative translations of "negligent"

descuidado
desidioso

Examples of how to use "negligent" in Spanish

English
He was found negligent in his duties.
Spanish
Fue encontrado negligente en sus deberes.
English
The teacher called him negligent with homework.
Spanish
El profesor lo calificó de negligente con la tarea.
English
She felt negligent for forgetting the appointment.
Spanish
Ella se sintió negligente por olvidar la cita.
English
A negligent driver caused the minor accident.
Spanish
Un conductor negligente causó el accidente menor.
English
His negligent attitude worried the whole team.
Spanish
Su actitud negligente preocupó a todo el equipo.

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He was found negligent in his duties.

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