Slackness and Watchfulness

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Slackness noun - Failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes.

Usage example: 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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Watchfulness is an antonym for slackness.

Nearby Words: slack, slacken, slackening

Watchfulness noun - The state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger.

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Slackness is an antonym for watchfulness.

Nearby Word: watchful

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