Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
accident-prone
Adjective
/ˈæksɪdənt proʊn/
Definition
Having a tendency to be involved in accidents; frequently having mishaps or injuries.
Examples
- Children can be very accident-prone; it’s important to keep the environment safe.
- He is quite accident-prone, tripping over things and bumping into furniture regularly.
- Many people who are accident-prone find activities like rock climbing to be particularly challenging.
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to experience accidents often due to carelessness or mishaps.
Synonyms
- accident-prone
- careless
- clumsy
- hazardous
