negligently-dispatched
|neg-li-gent-ly-dis-patched|
/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəntli dɪˈspætʃt/
carelessly sent
Etymology
'negligently-dispatched' originates from the combination of 'negligently' and 'dispatched'. 'Negligently' comes from Latin 'negligentia', meaning 'carelessness', and 'dispatched' from Italian 'dispacciare', meaning 'to send off'.
'Negligently' evolved from the Latin 'negligentia', while 'dispatched' transformed from the Italian 'dispacciare' to the modern English 'dispatch'.
Initially, 'negligently' meant 'carelessness', and 'dispatched' meant 'to send off'. Together, they convey the idea of sending something carelessly.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
sent or delivered in a careless or neglectful manner.
The package was negligently-dispatched, resulting in damage.
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Last updated: 2025/06/20 11:03