negligence
intermediateB2/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns/ · neg-li-gence
The failure to take proper care in doing something, which can lead to harm or damage.
Meanings
The failure to take proper care in doing something, which can lead to harm or damage.
کسی کام کو صحیح طریقے سے کرنے میں ناکامی، جو نقصان یا نقصان کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔
غفلت
ghaflat
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- gross negligence
- negligence lawsuit
- medical negligence
Example Sentences
His negligence resulted in significant losses for the company.
اس کی غفلت کی وجہ سے کمپنی کو کافی نقصانات کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Us ki ghaflat ki wajah se company ko kafi nuqsanat ka samna karna pada.
Negligence can lead to serious legal consequences.
غفلت کے نتیجے میں سنگین قانونی نتائج برآمد ہو سکتے ہیں۔
Ghaflat ke nateejay mein sangeen qanooni nataij baramad ho sakte hain.
The doctor was sued for negligence after the patient suffered from complications.
ڈاکٹر کے خلاف غفلت کے الزام میں مقدمہ دائر کیا گیا جب مریض کو پیچیدگیوں کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Doctor ke khilaf ghaflat ke ilzaam mein muqadma daira kiya gaya jab mareez ko paichidgiyon ka samna karna pada.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'negligence' as neglecting your 'nail' care; missing it can lead to damage.
Visualize a person looking distracted while watering a plant, leading to a wilting flower.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
غفلت میں گزر گئے وقت کے لمحے، کہ آگے چلے گئے خوابوں کے موسم۔
Ghaflat mein guzar gaye waqt ke lamhe, ke aage chale gaye khwabon ke mausam.
Moments of time passed in negligence, as the seasons of dreams moved ahead.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
غفلت کا نتیجہ نقصان ہے۔
Ghaflat ka nateeja nuqsan hai.
The consequence of negligence is loss.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "negligentia" — carelessness
First known use: 14th century
The term 'negligence' has evolved from the Latin word 'negligentia', which indicated a lack of attention or care.