Noun
- 1. negligence, carelessness, neglect, nonperformance, nonaccomplishment, nonachievement
- usage: failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
- 2. negligence, neglect, neglectfulness, carelessness, sloppiness
- usage: the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
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