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
  • Democratic congressional candidates will also need to be careful about balancing partisan messages to their base with more measured appeals to independent voters.
    — Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But perhaps the biggest challenge of all was being extremely careful not to pass moral judgment on the story or any of the characters being portrayed.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • The output of such organizations affects everyone, and a conscientious official may reasonably fear that exiting in a crisis will only accelerate it.
    — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Almost 7% of Tarrant County kindergarteners had a conscientious exemption to at least one vaccine in the 2025-26 school year, up from 3% five years ago, according to state data.
    — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 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
  • That's a painstaking process involving dozens of other experts that will ultimately set the stage for the kind of larger, multisite trials that can get at some fundamental questions for scientists and the public.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Even when working with certified cotton backed by transaction certificates, tracing the fiber back through the supply chain took hours of painstaking investigation.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of painstaking
Adjective
  • The attentive staff, the intimate scale of the hotel, and even the warm-toned marble lifted my spirits.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Our server was absolutely delightful — friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, specials, and drinks.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of attentive
Adjective
  • Each of the elements these folks have contributed, whether a dedicated musical score, meticulous floral arrangements, or a global food profile, has merged to make this project feel singular and special.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • These meticulous services have a reputation for yielding flawless-looking nails that last for weeks, converting people all over the globe.
    — Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of meticulous
Adjective
  • The actors Nael Nacer and Artemis Pebdani double as Haddad’s great-aunt and -uncle and parents, playing across a spectrum of discomfort and cautious support.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Feigenbaum offered a more cautious interpretation, describing some of the violent perpetrators as fringe provocateurs who exploit broader demonstrations without necessarily directing them.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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