REMISSNESS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

remissness

noun

Definition of remissness

as in negligence

failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes it took an incredible amount of reckless remissness on your part to leave the house with the front door wide open

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Noun

Executives are currently shielded behind their companies, with corporate financial penalties for misconduct or negligence often amounting to a fraction of their turnover and valuations – just another line item.

— Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Earlier versions of Florida law generally provided four years for negligence actions.

— Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of negligence

Noun

Another on-ramp to the fragile pathway is a childhood of abuse, neglect, or other recurring traumatic experiences.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of neglect

Noun

But that drop in intensity quickly veered into carelessness, with the defence failing to assert its composure amid loose passes and hapless communication mix-ups.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Conflicts and tragedies are almost always the result of carelessness or accidents that spiral totally out of control.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of carelessness

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