NEGLECTFUL
Dictionary entry overview: What does neglectful mean? • NEGLECTFUL (adjective)
The adjective NEGLECTFUL has 2 senses:
1. not showing due care or attention
2. failing in what duty requires
Familiarity information: NEGLECTFUL used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• NEGLECTFUL (adjective)
Meaning:
Not showing due care or attention
Synonyms:
neglectful; inattentive
Context examples:
inattentive students / an inattentive babysitter / neglectful parents
Similar:
negligent (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern)
Meaning:
Failing in what duty requires
Synonyms:
remiss; delinquent; neglectful; derelict
Context examples:
derelict (or delinquent) in his duty / neglectful of his duties / remiss of you not to pay your bills
Similar:
negligent (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern)
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