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

Florida’s ‘free kill’ law limits who can sue for medical malpractice. —Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025

In fact, in 2023 people of color were urged to take precautions from the service, due to a history of burns and malpractice from the procedure. —Náosha Gregg, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

Most personal injury firms handle many types of cases - slip & fall, premises liability, dog bite, assault, battery, medical malpractice, workers compensation, disability, etc. —William Jones, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025

In the face of the current housing crisis, redeveloping 122 acres in the city without any housing would be government malpractice. —Dan Goldman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025