nonnegligent

adjective

Definition of nonnegligentnext
as in careful

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonnegligent
  1. careful
  2. conscientious
  3. punctilious
  4. painstaking
  5. attentive
  6. meticulous
  7. cautious
  8. guarded
Adjective
  • The Challenges of Caring for a Fireclay Sink However, the same gleaming surface that makes a fireclay sink an anchor of your kitchen design requires a more intentional, careful cleaning routine than some other materials.
    — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The premise couldn’t be simpler, though Wollner’s incredible prologue — a careful arrangement of low-event long takes that emphasize how people move through spaces in time — trains our eyes to privilege texture over incident.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • Fretting about the future is a favorite preoccupation of the conscientious.
    — Joe Fassler, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There is no single gene for height nor is there a single gene for being extroverted, agreeable, or conscientious.
    — Jessica Craig, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of conscientious
Adjective
  • Eliminate the constant replays to create punctilious correctness.
    — Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
  • Rick is tightly scheduled, punctilious to a fault, endowed with verbal wit that gently but firmly shapes and smooths social interactions.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Definition of punctilious
Adjective
  • Tesla Clearing all the regulations required to sell people a steering wheel-less vehicle that's meant to ferry other people is going to take years and a lot of painstaking effort to pull off.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Finding an answer still requires the painstaking work of formulation, preclinical testing, clinical research, and regulatory review.
    — Emma Clapp, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of painstaking
Adjective
  • Thankfully, complimentary beach loungers, pool chairs, and attentive drink service remain plentiful elsewhere on the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The hotel occupies a pristine stretch of sand with the kind of attentive Four Seasons service that extends all the way to your beach chair—food and drinks included—plus paddleboards, boogie boards, and two oceanfront pools.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of attentive
Adjective
  • Even so, Mitch said living with Justin is easy, thanks to his meticulous approach to nearly everything.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, the project will be slow and meticulous to ensure no dust or debris falls onto the neighboring railroad tracks which border the mill on all sides.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of meticulous
Adjective
  • But Azizi warned that adding economic pressure will not necessarily make Iran more cautious, especially if Tehran sees it as unsustainable.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Be cautious about sharing personal information with an unexpected caller.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • When that happens, people become more guarded, less open and less willing to engage.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.
    — Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Nonnegligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnegligent. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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