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Negligent vs Uncaring - What's the difference?

negligent | uncaring |

As adjectives the difference between negligent and uncaring

is that negligent is negligent (culpable due to negligence) while uncaring is characterized by a lack of care; not caring.

negligent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Careless, without appropriate or sufficient attention.
  • (legal) Culpable due to negligence.

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    uncaring

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Characterized by a lack of care; not caring.
  • :His uncaring attitude did not win him many friends.