die Nachlässigkeit
Translation
negligence, carelessness, sloppiness, laxity
Examples
Seine Nachlässigkeit führte zu dem Fehler.
His negligence led to the mistake.
Nachlässigkeit bei der Arbeit wird nicht toleriert.
Carelessness at work is not tolerated.
Grammar Patterns
negligence ((in sth.)) Nachlässigkeit bei etwas Negligence in this matter is unacceptable.
((out of)) negligence aus Nachlässigkeit He made the mistake out of pure negligence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: negligence, carelessness; Antonyms: diligence, care, accuracy
Etymology
From the adjective 'nachlässig' (negligent) + the suffix '-keit' (forms nouns, like '-ness'). 'Nachlässig' itself comes from 'nachlassen' (to slacken).
Memory Tips
It's the state of being 'nachlässig'. Imagine someone whose attention has 'nachgelassen' (slackened), leading to carelessness.