neglectful

ne·glect·ful

adj \ni-ˈglek(t)-fəl\

Definition of NEGLECTFUL

: given to neglecting : careless, heedless

— ne·glect·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— ne·glect·ful·ness noun

Examples of NEGLECTFUL

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

First Known Use of NEGLECTFUL

1624

Related to NEGLECTFUL

Synonyms: careless, derelict, disregardful, lax, lazy, negligent, neglecting, remiss, slack

Antonyms: attentive, careful, conscientious, nonnegligent

Related Words: heedless, incautious, irresponsible, reckless, wild; unguarded, unwary; forgetful; disregardful, disregarding, inattentive, oblivious, thoughtless, unheeding, unmindful, unthinking; apathetic, disinterested, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested; delinquent; loose

Near Antonyms: meticulous, painstaking, punctilious; cautious, chary, circumspect, gingerly, guarded; alert, heedful, heeding, mindful, observant, regardful, regarding, vigilant, wary, watchful; foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, responsible; thinking, thoughtful; concerned, interested

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