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Willful Neglect (Noun)

Meaning

A tendency to be negligent and uncaring; "he inherited his delinquency from his father"; "his derelictions were not really intended as crimes"; "his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The company was sued for willful neglect after they failed to properly maintain the equipment that caused the workplace accident.
  • His willful neglect of his health led to a series of chronic illnesses that could have been easily prevented.
  • Her tendency to exhibit willful neglect of household chores often caused tension between her and her roommates.
  • The government agency was accused of willful neglect in their handling of the crisis, which many felt was exacerbated by their inaction.
  • The willful neglect of his parents' wishes and advice ultimately led him down a path of self-destruction.

Synonyms

  • Dereliction
  • Delinquency

Hypernyms

  • Neglect
  • Negligence
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