Negligent oversight

Definitions

A failure to exercise the degree of care or caution that a reasonable person would have used in a similar situation, resulting in an unintended error.

An act of carelessness or inattention that leads to a mistake or the omission of a necessary duty.

Examples

The company faced a massive lawsuit due to the negligent oversight of its safety protocols.

It was a case of negligent oversight that allowed the sensitive data to remain accessible to the public for weeks.

Synonyms

Careless mistake Dereliction of duty Inadvertent error Lax supervision Unintentional omission

Antonyms

Diligent attention Careful scrutiny Conscientious oversight Meticulous supervision Vigilant monitoring