What is another word for negligence?

Common synonyms for negligence include carelessness, neglect, nonperformance.

What is the plural of negligence?

The plural of negligence is negligences.

/ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒəns/noun3 syllables

Negligence means: failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances.

noun, as in failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

carelessness, neglect, nonperformance

noun, as in the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

neglect, neglectfulness

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

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

There's no room for excuses when it comes to your negligence, is there?papabear
If it weren't for his negligence, it would have never happened.Ergulis
The accident happened because of the driver's negligence.CM
The accident was due to the negligence of the caretaker.unknown
This failure was brought about by your own negligence.unknown
The opposition accused the prime minister of negligence.zipangu
Negligence is a type of damage or offense.unknown
God loves those who can control their anger and forgive unintentional negligence.CM

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as a noun