neglecting

neglecting

adjective

Definition of NEGLECTING

failing to give proper care and attention <our chronically neglecting custodian has let trash accumulate around the warehouse>

Synonyms careless, derelict, disregardful, lax, lazy, neglectful, neglecting, remiss, slack

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

Antonyms attentive, careful, conscientious, nonnegligent