Laxness

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The state or quality of being slack, careless, or neglectful in maintaining standards or enforcing discipline.

“The manager's laxness in enforcing safety protocols ultimately led to a serious workplace accident.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

lax·ness

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Synonyms

laxityremissnessslackness

Antonyms

strictnessrigourdiligencediscipline

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