詚 (dá) - Negligent & careless

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詚 · dá

Negligent;

careless;

inattentive;

to neglect one's duties.

Negligentcarelessinattentive

Usage highlights

NegligentDereliction of dutyCareless and inattentiveNeglect one's dutiesNegligent official

Synonyms

  • 忽— neglect; overlook
  • 怠— idle; negligent
  • 疏— neglect; careless

Antonyms

  • 谨— cautious; careful
  • 慎— prudent; careful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was negligent in his work (工作詚忽).
  • The official was dismissed for dereliction of duty (詚职).
  • Such carelessness is unacceptable (詚忽大意).

Collocations

  • Negligent(詚忽)
  • Dereliction of duty(詚职)
  • Careless and inattentive(詚忽大意)
  • Neglect one's duties(詚职)
  • Negligent official(詚官)

Idioms

  • Negligent and remiss(詚忽职守)
  • Careless and inattentive(詚忽大意)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical or formal contexts related to official conduct and responsibility.
  • Often used in legal or administrative contexts to describe professional misconduct through negligence.

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