negligence

Definitions

Failure to take proper care in doing something.

The legal term for a failure to behave with the level of care that a reasonable person would have exercised in the same circumstances.

Examples

The company was sued for gross negligence after failing to maintain the safety equipment.

His negligence in checking the report led to a series of costly errors for the entire team.

Synonyms

carelessness dereliction laxity inattention disregard oversight remissness

Antonyms

diligence care attention vigilance conscientiousness meticulousness heedfulness