answer negligently
[/ˈænsər ˈnɛdʒɪdʒəntli/]
verb phrase
responder negligentemente
1. to respond to a question, request, or communication in a careless, inattentive, or irresponsible manner without proper care or consideration
The witness answered negligently during the deposition, showing little concern for accuracy.
A testemunha respondeu negligentemente durante o depoimento, mostrando pouca preocupação com a precisão.
2. to provide a reply in a way that demonstrates lack of diligence or failure to exercise reasonable care
He answered negligently to the customer's complaint, which only made matters worse.
Ele respondeu negligentemente à reclamação do cliente, o que piorou ainda mais as coisas.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, professional, and formal contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In legal proceedings, answering negligently can have serious consequences. In workplace contexts, it reflects poor professional conduct and lack of accountability.
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