LAXNESS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

laxness

noun

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

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negligence

Noun

Finally, homeowners insurance generally covers burst pipes, roof damage and falling limbs when the damage is sudden and unexpected, but claims can be denied if insurers find negligence — like shutting off the heat or skipping pipe insulation, per guidance from the Texas Department of Insurance.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Broward Circuit Judge David Haimes announced in court that the plaintiff, Hall, was dropping accusations of assault and battery, while Hill was willing to settle a claim of negligence.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026