negligence

• Sustantivo que denota la falta de cuidado o diligencia debida en una situación, es decir, no actuar con la prudencia que una persona razonable mostraría en circunstancias similares; también puede referirse a un rasgo de carácter de descuido o abandono de las obligaciones.

A noun referring to the failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances, or the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern.

incontable

1. Failure to exercise reasonable careB2formallegal

   The failure to act with the level of care that a reasonable person would show in similar circumstances, often resulting in harm or damage.

   Negligencia

   • The company was sued for negligence after the accident.
   • The doctor's negligence led to a misdiagnosis.
   • The court found the driver guilty of negligence.

   Sinónimoscarelessnessderelictioninattentionlaxityneglectoversightremissness

   Antónimoscarecautiondiligenceprudencevigilance

2. Lack of proper attention or careB2formal

   A tendency to neglect responsibilities or show a lack of concern for duties or obligations.

   Negligencia

   • His negligence in maintaining the equipment caused frequent breakdowns.
   • She was criticized for her negligence in handling the project.
   • The teacher's negligence resulted in several students falling behind.

   Sinónimoscarelessnessderelictiondisregardinattentionlaxityneglectoversightremissness

   Antónimosattentivenesscareconscientiousnessdiligencethoroughnessvigilance