11. Correct Usage of Confusingly Similar Words & Phrases - N & O
Negligent/ Neglectful/ Negligible Negligent: characterized by unintended carelessness and lack of concern/ attention on a particular occasion or in a particular case Examples: The guard was charged for being negligent of duty. The accident happened due to negligent driving. Neglectful: characterized by habitual or deliberate carelessness or lack of concern/ attention to details Examples: neglectful parents/ parenting/ attitude/ treatment/ relatives/ nurses/ caretakers Negligible: insignificant Examples: negligible damage/ resistance/ difference/ knowledge/ loss/ advantage Notable/ Noteworthy
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