cavalier
adjectiveShowing a careless or dismissive attitude toward an important matter.
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adjectiveLacking a clear plan, method, or orderly arrangement.
lax
adjectiveNot sufficiently strict, careful, or attentive.
negligence
nounFailure to give the care or attention reasonably required by a situation.
Failure of due care
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negligent
adjectiveFailing to exercise the care or attention a responsibility requires.
remiss
adjectiveCareless or neglectful in carrying out a responsibility.
slovenly
adjectiveCarelessly untidy in appearance, habits, or work.
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