Nonnegligent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌnän-ˈneg-lə-jənt/ non·neg·li·gent

Meaning & Definition of Nonnegligent

Nonnegligent (adjective)

  1. not marked or caused by neglect or carelessness, not negligent

Nonnegligent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in careful, conscientious

    similar: attentive, careful, conscientious, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, cautious, chary, circumspect, gingerly, guarded, alert, heedful, heeding, mindful, observant, regardful, regarding, vigilant, wary, watchful, foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, responsible, thinking, thoughtful, concerned, interested
    opposite: careless, derelict, disregardful, lax, lazy, neglectful, neglecting, negligent, remiss, slack, heedless, incautious, irresponsible, reckless, wild, unguarded, unwary

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nonnegligent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nonnegligent:

attentive, careful, conscientious, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, cautious, chary, circumspect, gingerly, guarded, alert, heedful, heeding, mindful, observant, regardful, regarding, vigilant, wary, watchful, foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, responsible, thinking, thoughtful, concerned, interested

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nonnegligent

Words with the opposite meaning of Nonnegligent:

careless, derelict, disregardful, lax, lazy, neglectful, neglecting, negligent, remiss, slack, heedless, incautious, irresponsible, reckless, wild, unguarded, unwary

Origin & Etymology of Nonnegligent

First known use: 1875

Frequently Asked Questions about Nonnegligent

What does "Nonnegligent" mean?

"Nonnegligent" means not marked or caused by neglect or carelessness, not negligent. As an adjective, it is defined as: not marked or caused by neglect or carelessness, not negligent.

What is another word for "Nonnegligent"?

Other words for "Nonnegligent" include attentive, careful, conscientious, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, cautious and chary. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nonnegligent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nonnegligent"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nonnegligent". Common alternatives include attentive, careful, conscientious, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, cautious, chary, circumspect and gingerly.

What is the opposite of "Nonnegligent"?

Antonyms of "Nonnegligent" include careless, derelict, disregardful, lax, lazy, neglectful, neglecting and negligent.

Is "Nonnegligent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nonnegligent" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Nonnegligent"?

"Nonnegligent" is pronounced /ˌnän-ˈneg-lə-jənt/ and divided into syllables as non·neg·li·gent.

What is the origin of the word "Nonnegligent"?

First known use: 1875.

What is another word for "Nonnegligent" meaning "as in careful, conscientious"?

When "Nonnegligent" (adjective) means as in careful, conscientious, synonyms include attentive, careful, conscientious, meticulous, painstaking and punctilious. Opposites in this sense include careless, derelict, disregardful and lax.