negligence
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It said an inexperienced third officer was at the helm and there was no lookout on duty, describing it as "serious negligence".
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
An investigation into the "terrible negligence on the part of those who stored explosive right next to people" has begun, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
“A terrible situation and terrible negligence on the part of those who stored explosives right next to people,” Zelensky wrote on X, adding that an investigation into Friday’s incident was under way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
“Because of this negligence, the meningitis went untreated for eight months,” she told the outlet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Still, she worried that she had not done enough and that the dream portended some negligence of hers that would harm Baby.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing negligence
The Things They Carried
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "N"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Fever 1793
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
