accident-prone

accident-prone
1. Having a greater number of accidents than would be expected of the average person in similar circumstances. 2. Having personality characteristics predisposing one to accidents.

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accident-prone adj
1) having a greater than average number of accidents
2) having personality traits that predispose to accidents <\accident-prone individuals>

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