neglectful

adjective

ne·glect·ful ni-ˈglek(t)-fəl How to pronounce neglectful (audio)

: given to neglecting : careless, heedless

neglectfully

ni-ˈglek(t)-fə-lē How to pronounce neglectful (audio)

adverb

neglectfulness noun

Example Sentences

he's certainly not a neglectful father as he takes very good care of his children

Recent Examples on the Web Meaker, now 95, is the bluntest, especially in describing the love-hate relationship between Highsmith and her narcissistic, neglectful mother, Mary.

Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation.

Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 But Patterson is convinced the amendment is beneficial, and missing the opportunity to enact the ballot measure would be neglectful to the state’s public schools.

Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation.

Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 The lawsuit charges the loss of right to interment, neglectful infliction of emotional distress, intentional infliction of emotional distress, battery and breach of contract.

Kaitlyn Kanzler, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 Michael, facing ongoing visa issues, is still in Nigeria as Angela reels from his neglectful behavior.

Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 July 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation.

Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation.

Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 See More

neglectful

adjective

as in neglecting

failing to give proper care and attention he's certainly not a neglectful father as he takes very good care of his children

Synonyms & Similar Words

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neglecting
careless
lazy
negligent
derelict
reckless
remiss
lax
irresponsible
oblivious
slack
disregardful
forgetful
inattentive
thoughtless
heedless
delinquent
uninterested
disinterested
unmindful
indifferent
apathetic
unthinking
unconcerned
disregarding
incautious
unwary
unguarded
unheeding
wild
loose

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

careful
conscientious
attentive
meticulous
cautious
responsible
punctilious
watchful
circumspect
vigilant
nonnegligent
painstaking
wary
mindful
regarding
guarded
observant
chary
thinking
alert
provident
thoughtful
interested
concerned
heedful
regardful
foresighted
forethoughtful
heeding
gingerly

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of neglectful are lax, negligent, remiss, and slack. While all these words mean "culpably careless or indicative of such carelessness," neglectful adds a more disapproving implication of laziness or deliberate inattention.

a society callously neglectful of the poor

The meanings of lax and neglectful largely overlap; however, lax implies a blameworthy lack of strictness, severity, or precision.

a reporter lax about accurate quotation

While the synonyms negligent and neglectful are close in meaning, negligent implies inattention to one's duty or business.

negligent about writing a note of thanks

The words remiss and neglectful can be used in similar contexts, but remiss implies blameworthy carelessness shown in slackness, forgetfulness, or neglect.

had been remiss in their familial duties

The words slack and neglectful are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, slack implies want of due or necessary diligence or care.

slack workmanship

单词	neglectful
释义	neglectful adjective ne·glect·ful ni-ˈglek(t)-fəl : given to neglecting : careless, heedless neglectfully ni-ˈglek(t)-fə-lē adverb neglectfulness noun Synonyms careless derelict disregardful lax lazy neglecting negligent remiss slack See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences he's certainly not a neglectful father as he takes very good care of his children Recent Examples on the Web Meaker, now 95, is the bluntest, especially in describing the love-hate relationship between Highsmith and her narcissistic, neglectful mother, Mary. Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 But Patterson is convinced the amendment is beneficial, and missing the opportunity to enact the ballot measure would be neglectful to the state’s public schools. Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 The lawsuit charges the loss of right to interment, neglectful infliction of emotional distress, intentional infliction of emotional distress, battery and breach of contract. Kaitlyn Kanzler, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 Michael, facing ongoing visa issues, is still in Nigeria as Angela reels from his neglectful behavior. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 July 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology neglect entry 2 + -ful entry 1 First Known Use 1624, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition neglectful adjective ne·glect·ful ni-ˈglekt-fəl : not looking after or giving attention to : negligent neglectful adjective as in neglecting failing to give proper care and attention he's certainly not a neglectful father as he takes very good care of his children Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance neglecting careless lazy negligent derelict reckless remiss lax irresponsible oblivious slack disregardful forgetful inattentive thoughtless heedless delinquent uninterested disinterested unmindful indifferent apathetic unthinking unconcerned disregarding incautious unwary unguarded unheeding wild loose Antonyms & Near Antonyms careful conscientious attentive meticulous cautious responsible punctilious watchful circumspect vigilant nonnegligent painstaking wary mindful regarding guarded observant chary thinking alert provident thoughtful interested concerned heedful regardful foresighted forethoughtful heeding gingerly See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of neglectful are lax, negligent, remiss, and slack. While all these words mean "culpably careless or indicative of such carelessness," neglectful adds a more disapproving implication of laziness or deliberate inattention. a society callously neglectful of the poor The meanings of lax and neglectful largely overlap; however, lax implies a blameworthy lack of strictness, severity, or precision. a reporter lax about accurate quotation While the synonyms negligent and neglectful are close in meaning, negligent implies inattention to one's duty or business. negligent about writing a note of thanks The words remiss and neglectful can be used in similar contexts, but remiss implies blameworthy carelessness shown in slackness, forgetfulness, or neglect. had been remiss in their familial duties The words slack and neglectful are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, slack implies want of due or necessary diligence or care. slack workmanship
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neglectful

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