Negligent has 8 synonyms including slack, derelict, inattentive. Opposite words include diligent. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with negligent by meaning or context.
Negligent contains 9 letters: 3 vowels (E, I) and 6 consonants (N, G, L, T). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Negligent scores 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. As a 9-letter word, negligent can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| delinquent | 20 | 24 | 10 |
| neglectful | 16 | 22 | 10 |
| inattentive | 14 | 17 | 11 |
| slack | 11 | 13 | 5 |
| derelict | 11 | 13 | 8 |
The most common synonyms for negligent are slack, derelict, inattentive, careless, delinquent. In total, there are 8 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of negligent include diligent.
Yes, negligent is a valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 16 points.
Negligent has 9 letters: 3 vowels (E, I) and 6 consonants (N, G, L, T).