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单词 neglectfulness
释义

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

Synonyms

  • careless
  • derelict
  • disregardful
  • lax
  • lazy
  • neglecting
  • negligent
  • remiss
  • slack
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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 How to pronounce neglectful (audio)
: not looking after or giving attention to : negligent

neglectfulness

noun

as in negligence
failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes as a result of the mother's chronic neglectfulness of their welfare, the children were placed in foster care

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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