accident-prone

[ ak-si-duhnt-prohn ]

adjective

1. tending to have more accidents or mishaps than the average person.

accident-prone

adjective

1. more liable than most people to be involved in accidents

Word History and Origins

Origin of accident-prone¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The show about accident-prone thespians - where everything that can possibly go wrong, does - has also been licensed to be performed in more than 50 countries.

From BBC

With his Conservative Party trailing badly in opinion polls, and after an accident-prone start to the general election campaign, Mr. Sunak is already under significant pressure.

From New York Times

Among other things, the survey asked mothers whether their children were restless, hyperactive, impatient, clingy or accident-prone.

From Los Angeles Times

In their court challenge, the nature groups described the plant as “accident-prone” and said it posed a threat to the local marine environment that includes a protected area.

From Seattle Times

The air-conditioned bus, which came from the nearby Iloilo province, was maneuvering through the accident-prone mountain road when the driver, who was among those killed, lost control.

From Seattle Times