NONNEGLIGENT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

nonnegligent

adjective

Definition of nonnegligent

as in careful

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Adjective

There’s that Japanese concept of space and pause—in the wide corridors, the uncluttered lobby, the careful symmetry.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The first step was to tailor it to her size, while being careful to preserve the bespoke construction.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of careful

Adjective

Once reading time kicked off during a recent meetup, the only sounds from the group were the quiet rustle of pages turning and the conscientious nibbling of snacks and sipping of tea as the cafe continued its bustle.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 22 Oct. 2026
Even if every senator were ethical, conscientious and committed to the public good, the incentives would remain the same.

— Nicholas Jacobs, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of conscientious

Adjective

The painstaking restoration of the building, originally constructed in 1912 as a diesel station, has also made a powerful statement about the potential of adaptive reuse.

— Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
The painstaking process of making the film required the creation of 227 puppets and the shooting of 109,440 frames to bring the story to life.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of painstaking

Adjective

The report’s authors said shoppers remain attentive to prices, reinforcing a holiday season that is defined by both a willingness to spend as well as a continued focus on value.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
The three-part 40mm drivers deliver fantastic audio by combining highs, mids, and lows to create an immersive soundscape that keeps you engaged and attentive.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of attentive

Adjective

Each one is crafted in the Swiss workshop, taking two years of meticulous work to come to fruition.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026
This is where many researchers would have ended their work, but meticulous historic records allowed Kendall’s group to date each individual’s dentin issues even more precisely.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of meticulous

Adjective

During this time, mature bucks become increasingly active and less cautious to establish dominance within their territory.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
The challenge now is balancing expansion with operational discipline, particularly as Cava enters new markets and consumers become more cautious about spending.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

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