derelict
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7.7
- adjective
- /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/
- Formal
:
negligente
- He realized he had been derelict in his responsibilities at work and needed to change his ways.
Just reckless, negligent derelict management of their economy.
- Just reckless, negligent derelict management of their economy.
Examples
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Where's the SEC? Chris Cox has been absent, or should I say derelict in his duties?
Blog text (30) -
As a teacher, I would be derelict if I failed to help my students prepare for their exams.
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Perhaps I was derelict in my duty in discharging him.
Fiction book (2001) -
You've been derelict in your duties to the king.
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Failure to do so is derelict; and I will work to relieve you of such duties.
Blog text (25) -
I've been, uh, derelict in my duties lately, okay?
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I think the FBI would be derelict not to investigate Richard Jewell.
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Unfortunately, however, most tax return preparers lack any formal training and have little downside risk if they are derelict in their duties.
Academic text (2017) -
Bush's technocratic political and economic advisors were derelict in calling for a good monetary policy when they were at the helm.
Blog text (13) -
The manager was derelict in overseeing the project, leading to numerous mistakes.
Synonyms
25
7.6
Not taking enough care with a duty or job
16
6.8
Not paying money owed after the due date
8
4.4
Not giving enough care or attention when something needs it
Not giving enough care or effort when doing tasks
Antonyms
Compounds
How Neglectful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Derelict comes from Latin parts de- 'away' and relinquere 'to leave', like relinquish. So being derelict in duty means you have 'left' your responsibilities undone or have been neglectful.