{"id":7681,"date":"2025-07-29T15:48:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/?p=7681"},"modified":"2026-05-23T18:40:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T18:40:50","slug":"negligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/dictionary\/negligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Negligence \u2013 Meaning, Definition, Synonyms and Antonyms"},"content":{"rendered":"

The word ‘Negligence’<\/strong> (noun) refers to a failure to take proper care in doing something, often leading to avoidable harm, injury, or damage. In this guide, you\u2019ll learn the full meaning, origin, example usage, synonyms, antonyms, and frequently asked questions<\/strong> to better understand and use the word ‘Negligence’.<\/p>\n

Negligence Explained in Depth<\/h2>\n

A complete and detailed guide to the word ‘Negligence’ including meaning, definition, examples, etymology, synonyms, and antonyms.<\/p>\n

Meanings of Negligence<\/h3>\n

‘Negligence’ means carelessness or a failure to act with the level of attention that a reasonable person would exercise in a similar situation.<\/p>\n

Definition<\/h3>\n

‘Negligence’ is defined as the failure to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury, loss, or damage to another person or property. In legal contexts, it commonly involves breaching a duty of care<\/em> and causing harm as a result.<\/p>\n

Etymology<\/h3>\n

The word \u201cNegligence\u201d comes from the Latin verb negligere<\/em>, meaning \u201cto neglect.\u201d It moved into Old French as negligence<\/em> and later became part of Middle English, keeping its core sense of failing to take proper action. (It has been used in English since medieval times.)<\/p>\n

Example Sentences<\/h3>\n