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.