Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > N Synonyms of negligence Find synonyms for: 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 WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of negligence (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: antecedent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language