Negligent and Observant

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Negligent

Negligent adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.
Usage example: the youngster has been woefully negligent in taking care of the vacationing neighbor's dog, repeatedly forgetting to feed the poor animal
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Observant is an antonym for negligent.
Nearby Words: neglect, negligence, neglectful, negligently

Observant

Observant adjective - Paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity.
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Negligent is an antonym for observant in topics: attentive, alert.
Nearby Words: observation, observance, observable, observing, observer
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