negligence
nounFailure to give the care or attention reasonably required by a situation.
Failure of due care
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Clear all filtersFailure to give the care or attention reasonably required by a situation.
Failure of due care
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Failing to exercise the care or attention a responsibility requires.
An appearance of relaxed ease or lack of concern.
Appearing casually calm or unconcerned.
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