No. 2,792 in Swedish
vårdslöshet
Negligence or carelessness.
In a sentence
Hans vårdslöshet i arbetet ledde till flera misstag.
His negligence at work led to several mistakes.
The word 'vårdslöshet' is used here to describe a lack of care or attention in performing tasks, especially in a professional context.
Bilföraren dömdes för vårdslöshet i trafik efter olyckan.
The driver was convicted of negligence in traffic after the accident.
Here, 'vårdslöshet' refers to careless behavior that resulted in dangerous or illegal actions, particularly within traffic regulations.
Användning av elektronik under flygningen kan vara en form av vårdslöshet.
Using electronics during the flight can be a form of negligence.
In this case, 'vårdslöshet' indicates a disregard for prescribed rules and safety measures, demonstrating potentially unsafe practices.
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