NYT Dictionary

NEGLIGENCE

/ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒəns/
NounNEG-li-genceneg-li-gence · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

The state of being negligent.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English necligence, negligence, from Old French negligence, from Latin neglegentia.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

carelessnessneglectnonperformanceneglectfulnessabsentmindednessacediaallowanceapathyapproximationataraxy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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