CARELESSNESS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word carelessness. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| negligence | nounn | |||||
noun • failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances • the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern | ||||||
| inattention | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of attention | ||||||
| neglect | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • lack of attention and due care • the state of something that has been unused and neglected • willful lack of care and attention • the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern • failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances verb • leave undone or leave out • fail to do something; leave something undone • fail to attend to • give little or no attention to | ||||||
| nonperformance | nounn | |||||
noun • failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances | ||||||
| sloppiness | nounn | |||||
noun • the wetness of ground that is covered or soaked with water • a lack of order and tidiness; not cared for • the quality of not being careful or taking pains • falsely emotional in a maudlin way | ||||||
