negligence — failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɡlɪdʒəns/
Korean meaning: 부주의, 태만, 과실
Korean pronunciation: 네-글리-전스 (강세: 네)
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy's negligence led to him delivering pineapple pizza to a group of Italian chefs.
- Her negligence in checking the weather forecast resulted in a picnic during a thunderstorm.
- The company was sued for negligence after failing to maintain proper safety standards.
negligence
NOUN//ˈneɡlɪdʒəns//
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Distracted caregiver ignoring obvious dangers
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Origin
From Latin 'negligentia', derived from 'negligens' meaning 'careless' or 'inattentive', which combines 'neg-' (not) and 'legere' (to pick up, choose, or care for).
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“The pizza delivery guy's negligence led to him delivering pineapple pizza to a group of Italian chefs.”
“Her negligence in checking the weather forecast resulted in a picnic during a thunderstorm.”
“The company was sued for negligence after failing to maintain proper safety standards.”
“The surgeon's negligence during the operation caused serious complications.”
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