Meaning: Failing to take proper care in doing something
Hindi: लापरवाह
Synonyms: careless, neglectful, remiss, lax
Antonyms: careful, diligent, attentive
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC CPO 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC Steno 2020 T-1
negligent in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Spelling
Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options.
The committee heard that he had been negliegent in his duty.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (01-July Shift 4))Answer & explanation
Answer: D) negligent
The incorrectly spelled word in the sentence is "negliegent."
The correct spelling is "negligent."
Here’s why the other options are incorrect:
• "hurd" should be "heard," which means to listen or perceive sound.
• "dutie" should be "duty," the singular form of responsibilities or obligations.
• "comittee" should be "committee," which refers to a group of people organized for a specific purpose.
Thus, the correct answer is "negligent." - SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the highlighted word.
The negligent attitude of the cops was criticised.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) attentive
The antonym for "negligent" is: Attentive.
Negligent: Showing a lack of care or attention, failing to take proper care of something or someone. In the context of the sentence, it refers to the careless or inattentive attitude of the cops.
Attentive: Giving close and careful attention to something or someone; being watchful and mindful of details. In the context of the sentence, it serves as the antonym for "negligent," describing an opposite and desirable attitude.
Amplify: To increase the volume or intensity of something; to make larger, more significant, or more intense. In the context of the sentence, it is an antonym for "negligent" but doesn't directly fit the meaning. The opposite of n
Examples
- “The driver was negligent and caused the accident.”
negligent – questions
What is the meaning of negligent in Hindi?
negligent means “लापरवाह” in Hindi. In English: Failing to take proper care in doing something
What are the synonyms of negligent?
Synonyms of negligent: careless, neglectful, remiss, lax.
What is the opposite of negligent?
Antonyms of negligent: careful, diligent, attentive.
Has negligent been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – negligent has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC Steno 2020 T-1.