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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as in negligence
failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes
as a result of the mother's chronic neglectfulness of their welfare, the children were placed in foster care
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Recent Examples of neglectful
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2025
In fact, research shows that when a partner is perceived and controlling and neglectful, it is associated with lower relationship satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Clearly, some parents may be neglectful, or not engaged in the best parenting.
—Jason D. Seacat, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
So many negative family cycles—such as unhealthy communication or neglectful parenting patterns—are fueled by unresolved pain or frustration over past events.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Advance reforms to address years of neglectful and apathetic policies that have led to poor health outcomes for members of racial and ethnic minority groups.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2025
In fact, research shows that when a partner is perceived and controlling and neglectful, it is associated with lower relationship satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Clearly, some parents may be neglectful, or not engaged in the best parenting.
—Jason D. Seacat, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
So many negative family cycles—such as unhealthy communication or neglectful parenting patterns—are fueled by unresolved pain or frustration over past events.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglectful
Adjective
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Sauter pleaded no contest to several charges, including vehicular homicide and careless operation of a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license resulting in death.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy wasted a superb opening round with two careless double bogeys leaving him seven shots behind.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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McClanahan has accused Stab’s of a civil rights violation, discrimination and negligence.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The negligence, wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Miami-Dade County court Monday, and the family held a press conference Tuesday morning with their lawyer, Miami crime victim attorney Michael Haggard of the Haggard Law Firm, in a field across the street from Southpoint Crossing.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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How To Solve Today’s Wordle The Hint: A lazy person.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Other park pulls include a big mix of kiddie rides and Soak City, a 20-acre water park with thrilling slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Anderson was arrested and charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some states routinely charge women with child neglect or endangerment for drug use during pregnancy (and even prescription medications have raised alarms).—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An arrest warrant was obtained for Lacy for negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Lacy was booked with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the film, upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Cut to the two men brawling in the bowels of a derelict ship in the Miami port, where Spencer has imprisoned and ultimately attempts to drown his son to evade capture.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Neglectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglectful. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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