⚠️negligence

Meaning

Failure to take proper care in doing something, often resulting in damage or harm.

failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness

Example Sentences

The accident was caused by the driver's negligence.

The accident was caused by driver negligence.

Example Expressions

criminal negligence

Synonyms

carelessness, oversight, neglect, irresponsibility, inattention

Entry 1

carelessness, oversight, neglect, irresponsibility

Entry 2

carelessness, neglect, oversight, inattention

Antonyms

care, diligence, attention, responsibility

Entry 1

care, diligence, attention

Entry 2

care, attention, diligence, responsibility

Collocations

gross negligence, criminal negligence, negligence claim, medical negligence

Entry 1

gross negligence, criminal negligence, negligence claim

Entry 2

criminal negligence, gross negligence, medical negligence