SLACKNESS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

slackness

noun

Definition of slackness

as in negligence

failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes considering the chemical company's slackness when it comes to safety, it's a wonder there hasn't been a catastrophe

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as in slack

the extent to which something hangs or dips below a straight line there's simply too much slackness in this clothesline

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Recent Examples of slackness In the games so far, there have been quite a few fumbles and an apparent slackness of mind and limb. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 24 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slackness

Noun

The woman is seeking more than $1 million in damages for negligence, gross negligence, invasion of privacy and failure to warn, train or educate, according to the suit.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
The lawsuit alleges negligence, battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false arrests, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution, attorney Michael Gallagher said at a news conference Monday.

— Daniella Silva, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of negligence

Noun

After years of neglect, the once-rotating, 12-foot cross was barely attached and was nearly removed following heavy rains earlier this year.

— Mickey Rapkin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
The cash injection follows years of national neglect for state party candidates.

— Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026