Medical Compliance

4 words in this vocabulary list

verb to pay attention to or take notice of something

  • Heeding the advice of his lawyer, the defendant chose to remain silent during the trial.
  • He's not heeding the warnings about the upcoming storm, and I'm worried he'll get caught in it.
  • She's not heeding her mom's rules and keeps sneaking out at night.
  • Heeding the signs of burnout, she decided to take a break and prioritize self-care.

noun a failure to observe or comply with a rule or law

  • The nonobservance of the company's safety protocols resulted in a serious accident.
  • Ignoring the rules led to a big mess.
  • Not following the guidelines caused a real disaster.
  • The nonobservance of traffic laws is like playing with fire.

adjective failing to give proper attention or care

  • She was unmindful of the consequences of her actions.
  • He was completely unmindful of the mess he was making.
  • They were so unmindful, they didn't even notice the time passing.
  • The artist painted with an unmindful brush, creating a masterpiece without overthinking it.

adjective reluctant or not wanting to do something

  • The employee was unwilling to work overtime without proper compensation.
  • She's unwilling to share her snacks with anyone.
  • He's totally unwilling to try new things, dude.
  • The artist was unwilling to compromise on her vision for the painting.