As adjectives the difference between negligent and complaisant
is that negligent is negligent (culpable due to negligence) while complaisant is compliant.
negligent
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Careless, without appropriate or sufficient attention.
(legal) Culpable due to negligence.
Synonyms
* See also
Related terms
* negligence
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complaisant
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
compliant
Willing to do what pleases others.
(archaic) polite, showing respect
Usage notes
* (term) should not be confused with its homophone, complacent.
Derived terms
* complaisantly