laxness

noun

Definition of laxnessnext
as in negligence
failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes the mountain climber's uncharacteristic laxness almost caused an accident

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Recent Examples of laxness Still, being private isn’t a license to let laxness creep in. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laxness
negligence
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  • Many in Serbia believe that the concrete canopy crashed because of flawed renovation work caused by corruption and negligence that prevailed in major state infrastructure projects championed by Vucic's government.
    — MARKO DROBNJAKOVIC, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The tragedy, caused by shoddy construction, triggered an outpouring of anger over corruption, the government’s lack of accountability and negligence.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of negligence

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“Laxness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laxness. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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