Remiss (9)
'remiss' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for negligent that I've seen before include "Failing to take proper care" , "slack" , "Not taking due care" , "Not minding" , "Failing to take due care" .)
'remiss' is the definition.
(I know that remiss can be written as careless)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for careless that I've seen before include "impetuous" , "Incautious" , "'Thoughtless, inattentive (8)'" , "Negligent, unconcerned" , "Slipshod" .)
'remiss' is the definition.
(I know that remiss can be written as neglectful)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for neglectful that I've seen before include "remiss" , "Careless" , "Giving insufficient care" , "Sloppy" , "Not taking proper care" .)
'remiss' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for lax that I've seen before include "Remiss" , "Slack, not severe" , "Not sufficiently strict" , "Flabby" , "Loose or immoral" .)