Synonyms of nonfeasance

nonfeasance

noun

ˌnän-ˈfē-zᵊn(t)s 

as in negligence

the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action

you can sue for nonfeasance if the company doesn't fulfill the contract

Synonyms & Similar Words

• negligence
• neglect
• failure
• oversight
• default
• delinquency
• dereliction
• misprision
• carelessness
• inadvertence
• laxity
• inadvertency
• heedlessness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharge
• compliance
• fulfillment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nonfeasance

The governor may be impeached for malfeasance or nonfeasance in the performance of official duties. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026

Finally, Fauci’s role in this miasma remains unclear — in part because of his obfuscation and in part the nonfeasance of scientific journalists who for years haven’t aggressively pursued COVID-19’s origin story. — Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025

The response says Paul was suspended for gross misconduct, neglect of duty, nonfeasance and failure of good behavior. — Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2024

In practice, our too-complex system degrades just about every public responsibility into nonfeasance. — Daniel Henninger, WSJ, 1 June 2022

However, Albertson ruled that misfeasance and nonfeasance are not listed as crimes under Virginia’s state code, according to attorneys for the defendants. — Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2019