Synonyms of malpractice

malpractice

noun

as in misconduct

law careless, wrong, or illegal actions by someone (such as a doctor) who is performing a professional duty

a surgeon accused of malpractice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misconduct
• negligence
• malfeasance
• irresponsibility
• carelessness
• delinquency
• recklessness
• neglectfulness
• laxness
• omission
• neglect
• heedlessness
• remissness
• irresponsibleness
• slackness
• mismanagement
• rashness
• foolhardiness
• wildness
• incaution
• dereliction
• incautiousness
• mishandling
• forgetfulness
• misdirection
• inattention
• inattentiveness
• shortsightedness
• inadvertence
• inadvertency
• obliviousness
• unwariness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• awareness
• attention
• attentiveness
• alertness
• responsibility
• vigilance
• circumspection
• observance
• watchfulness
• care
• caution
• carefulness
• responsibleness
• cautiousness
• heedfulness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of malpractice

Despite the malpractice, Suleman doesn't regret the decision to have her children. —Annabelle Canela, Parents, 6 Mar. 2025

State records say The Doctors Company medical malpractice insurance company paid the patient $250,000. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025

The commission pointed out other potential hurdles, such as malpractice insurers possibly declining to cover physicians who obtain state licenses without completing a U.S. residency. —Arielle Zionts, NPR, 3 Mar. 2025

Now, the woman is suing the Mount Sinai Hospital in Milwaukee, renamed Aurora Sinai after it was purchased in 1992, accusing it of medical malpractice because the feeding tube unknowingly remained in her body for 35 years, the lawsuit said. —Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025