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CARELESSNESS Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word carelessness. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word carelessness. (close relations)
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carelesscarelessly

Best Alternative Words for CARELESSNESS

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negligence
nounn
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

inattention
nounn
noun

• lack of attention

neglect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lack of attention and due care

• the state of something that has been unused and neglected

• willful lack of care and attention

• the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

• failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

verb

• leave undone or leave out

• fail to do something; leave something undone

• fail to attend to

• give little or no attention to

nonperformance
nounn
noun

• failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

sloppiness
nounn
noun

• the wetness of ground that is covered or soaked with water

• a lack of order and tidiness; not cared for

• the quality of not being careful or taking pains

• falsely emotional in a maudlin way

Best Hypernyms For CARELESSNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for carelessness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
inattentiveness nonaccomplishment nonachievement

Alternatives for NEGLIGENCE

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