Failure and Inadvertence

Failure

Failure noun - The nonperformance of an assigned or expected action.
Usage example: your failure to check the batteries in the smoke detector could have tragic results

Inadvertence and failure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inadvertence" instead a noun "Failure".

Nearby Words: fail, failing, failed

Inadvertence

Inadvertence noun - The trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities.
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Synonyms for Inadvertence

Failure and inadvertence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Failure" instead a noun "Inadvertence".

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