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negligence Synonyms

Another word for negligence

Choosing another word for negligence depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Failure to take proper or reasonable care in doing something; habitual carelessness or lack of attention to duty.

Usage Example

"The safety audit revealed that the equipment failure was the result of ongoing maintenance carelessness."

Strongest
carelessness
neglect
Strong
dereliction
laxity
remissness
inattention
slackness
heedlessness
irresponsibility

• noun (Context 2)

A breach of a legal duty to exercise the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances, resulting in unintended harm or damage to another party (in law).

Usage Example

"The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice after the hospital failed to diagnose the condition in time."

Strong
malpractice
nonfeasance
misfeasance
Weak
default

Opposites of negligence

The opposite of negligence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

due care
carefulness
diligence
conscientiousness
due diligence
attentiveness
prudence
vigilance
See all opposites of negligence

• Nearby Words

neglectful
neglectfully
negligee
negligence
negligent
negligently
negligible

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Negligence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/negligence
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