negligent manner

USAGE SUMMARY

'negligent manner' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to describe something that was done in a careless and sloppy way. For example, "She completed the task in a negligent manner, resulting in a lot of mistakes."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Academia

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

18 human-written examples

"Despite Mr. Gray's obvious and recognized need for assistance, Officer Goodson, in a grossly negligent manner," answered that call, rather than seeking medical help, Ms. Mosby said.

The New York Times

In addition to the assault, Neal was charged with other felonies including false imprisonment by violence and discharging a firearm in a "grossly negligent manner," court records show.

The Washington Post

In fact, even if the management agreement did not impose that duty, the managing agent may still be liable for the negligent manner in which the claim was handled.

The New York Times

The complaint filed by the Shins in 2002 had stated that the officers had "acted in a wilful, wanton, reckless, or grossly negligent manner," causing Shin's death, and had failed to provide reasonable security and emergency services to Shin.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

It also states that a person who has that alcohol amount and "operates a motor vehicle in a negligent manner causing the death of another" will have committed an automobile homicide, a felony.

The Washington Post

Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require dismissal of a cause of action against an entity that, in the course of complying with an order for emergency measures issued under subsection (b)(1) by taking an action or omission for which they would be liable but for paragraph (1) or (2), takes such action or omission in a grossly negligent manner.

Cornell University

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

42 human-written examples

Suppose that the owner of the package had had a "thin shoulder" and that, while shoving him onto the train in a non-negligent manner except with respect to the package, the railroad employees jostled his arm so that it was severely injured and had to be amputated.

Harvard University

The latest report says Phills and Wesley were driving in an erratic, reckless, careless, negligent or aggressive manner, and the men were involved in a speed competition before the collision.

The New York Times - Sports

Phills and Wesley were driving "in an erratic, reckless, careless, negligent or aggressive manner," and the men were "involved in a speed competition before the collision," a police report said.

The New York Times - Sports

On Friday evening, Rodriguez lodged a second lawsuit, in State Supreme Court in the Bronx, charging that the Yankees' team physician, Dr. Chris Ahmad, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital had been careless and negligent in the manner in which they treated him for a hip ailment last October.

The New York Times - Sports

"New York City is not negligent in any way.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "negligent manner", ensure that you can provide specific details about how the action was careless or deviated from expected standards. For example, "The data was handled in a "negligent manner", leading to significant errors due to the lack of proper validation procedures."

Common error

Avoid using "negligent manner" as a general criticism without explaining the specifics. Instead of saying 'The project was managed in a "negligent manner",' specify what actions or omissions constituted the negligence.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "negligent manner" functions primarily as an adverbial modifier, describing how an action is performed. It indicates that the action was carried out carelessly, without due regard for safety or proper procedure. Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

60%

Academia

25%

Science

5%

Less common in

Formal & Business

5%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "negligent manner" is a phrase used to describe actions carried out carelessly or without due regard for safety or proper procedure. Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage and suitability for formal contexts. The phrase is commonly found in news and academic writing, used to assign blame and highlight substandard actions. While alternatives like "careless way" exist, "negligent manner" provides a more precise and formal description. When employing the phrase, ensure that specific details supporting the claim of negligence are provided to avoid vagueness. Overall, "negligent manner" is a useful and widely understood phrase when applied accurately and supported by concrete evidence.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

careless way

Focuses on the lack of attention or carefulness.

reckless fashion

Emphasizes disregard for potential consequences.

irresponsible conduct

Highlights the failure to meet expected duties.

derelict handling

Stresses the neglect of a specific responsibility.

lax approach

Indicates a relaxed or lenient attitude that results in negligence.

sloppy technique

Implies a lack of precision or thoroughness in the execution.

remiss behavior

Highlights the failure to fulfill a duty or obligation.

inattentive operation

Stresses the lack of focus or care during a process or activity.

cavalier attitude

Implies a dismissive and uncaring approach.

perfunctory execution

Highlights the performance of a task as a routine duty without real interest, care, or effort.

FAQs

How can I use "negligent manner" in a sentence?

Use "negligent manner" to describe actions performed with a lack of reasonable care. For instance, 'The equipment was maintained in a "negligent manner", which led to a critical failure'.

What's a less formal way to say "negligent manner"?

Depending on the context, you could use phrases like "careless way" or "sloppy fashion" as less formal alternatives.

Is it correct to say 'negligent way' instead of "negligent manner"?

While "negligent way" is understandable, "negligent manner" is the more common and accepted phrasing in formal contexts. Manner specifies how something is done.

What distinguishes acting in a "negligent manner" from acting recklessly?

Negligence implies a failure to exercise reasonable care, while recklessness suggests a conscious disregard for a known risk. Recklessness is a higher degree of culpability than negligence.