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CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase culpable negligence. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase culpable negligence. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE

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careless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

adjective satellite

• effortless and unstudied

• (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration

derelict
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person without a home, job, or property

• a ship abandoned on the high seas

adjective satellite

• worn and broken down by hard use

• forsaken by owner or inhabitants

• failing in what duty requires

• in deplorable condition

heedless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by or paying little heed or attention

adjective satellite

• characterized by careless unconcern

inattentive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing a lack of attention or care

adjective satellite

• not showing due care or attention

irresponsible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing lack of care for consequences

negligent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

reckless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

• characterized by careless unconcern

remiss
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• failing in what duty requires

slack
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve

• a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality

• a stretch of water without current or movement

• a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

• the quality of being loose (not taut)

• a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely

adjective satellite

• not tense or taut

• flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide

• lacking in rigor or strictness

verb

• avoid responsibilities and work, be idle

• be inattentive to, or neglect

• release tension on

• make less active or fast

• become slow or slower

• make less active or intense

• become less in amount or intensity

• cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water

thoughtless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing lack of careful thought

adjective satellite

• without care or thought for others

criminal negligence
nounn
noun

• (law) recklessly acting without reasonable caution and putting another person at risk of injury or death (or failing to do something with the same consequences)

Best Hypernyms For CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for culpable negligence, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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carelessness neglect negligence nonperformance

Alternatives for CARELESS

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