lax
adjectiveNot sufficiently strict, careful, or attentive.
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adjectiveLacking energy or moving with relaxed slowness.
negligence
nounFailure to give the care or attention reasonably required by a situation.
Failure of due care
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negligent
adjectiveFailing to exercise the care or attention a responsibility requires.
nonchalance
nounAn appearance of relaxed ease or lack of concern.
nonchalant
adjectiveAppearing casually calm or unconcerned.
remiss
adjectiveCareless or neglectful in carrying out a responsibility.
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