 neglectful |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] not showing due care or attention | |
| Synonyms: | inattentive | |
| Examples: | "inattentive students" "an inattentive babysitter" "neglectful parents" |
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| Related terms: | negligent | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] leaving vulnerable | |
| Synonyms: | neglectful_of | |
| Examples: | "neglectful of her own financial security" |
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| Related terms: | unprotective | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] failing in what duty requires | |
| Synonyms: | delinquent remiss derelict | |
| Examples: | "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty" "neglectful of his duties" "remiss of you not to pay your bills" |
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| Related terms: | negligent | |
| Similar spelling: |
neglectfully neglectful_of neglect neglecter neglected |
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