as in careless
failing to give proper care and attention
he's certainly not a neglectful father as he takes very good care of his children
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Recent Examples of neglectful
Named after the minimalist philosopher who apparently lived in a jar in Athens, and who also lent his name to Diogenes syndrome, a disorder of neglectful hoarding.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Simone manages to evade her sister’s attempts to drag her home to Buffalo to care for their neglectful, aging father for most of the premiere.
—Megan Vick, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Their mother was accused of being neglectful, and the family became strained in communication.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 16 July 2025
Parents could be accused of neglectful supervision if an underage child is left at home unattended.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Simone manages to evade her sister’s attempts to drag her home to Buffalo to care for their neglectful, aging father for most of the premiere.
—Megan Vick, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Their mother was accused of being neglectful, and the family became strained in communication.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 16 July 2025
Parents could be accused of neglectful supervision if an underage child is left at home unattended.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglectful
Adjective
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In March 2024, Karen was arrested and charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Nigeria deserves solidarity in its fight against terror — not careless rhetoric that fuels misunderstanding.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Whether making breakfast for a lazy Saturday morning, feeding a house full of guests, or prepping for a potluck brunch, breakfast casseroles will always be a crowd favorite.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the room service menu, which blended everything from soups and sandwiches to expansive plates, was a great option for breakfast in bed or a lazy lunch.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tole and his attorneys allege civil counts of assault/battery and negligent hiring, retention and supervision.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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When he was arrested on a charges of negligent homicide and reckless operation of a vehicle, police also sought charges of felony hit and run.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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An old and derelict residential hotel in Detroit that was immortalized in a song by The White Stripes has been shut down by the city.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Here’s the logline: Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Neglectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglectful. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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