negligent, a. [neglectful], heedless, [indifferent], [slack], [remiss], [regardless], [slothful], [derelict], [inattentive], careless Antonyms: [careful], [attentive], [heedful].

negotiable, a. transferable.

negro, n. African, blackamoor, Ethiopian, Nigritian, Senegambian, Mandingo, negrillo, Papuan, Krooman; darkey, [buck], [nigger]; (of mixed blood) mulatto, quadroon, octoroon, mestee, Zambo, Sambo, sacatra. Associated words: negrophile, negrophilist, negrophilism, negrophobia.

negro, a. negritic, African, Ethiopian, negroid.

negro child. pickaninny.

negro woman. negress, wench.

neigh, n. and v. [whinny].

neighborhood, n. [vicinity], vicinage, locality, neighbors, venue (Law).

neighboring, a. [adjacent], contiguous, neighbor, [near].

neophyte, n. [convert], proselyte; [novice], [tyro], [beginner].