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.
Di Vita and Di Ielsi's deaths were initially attributed to medical negligence and doctors who discharged them were placed under investigation for manslaughter, Italian media report.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
“Given the conditions and the level of medical negligence we are already challenging in court, this should not come as a surprise.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Meta lost a social-media addiction trial, facing negligence findings for harming children, and announced several hundred layoffs.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The industry said it supports rooting out suspected fraud and negligence.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
Although Helen had seemed friendly enough, a small part of me worried that she might accuse me of negligence if anything were to happen.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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!
