as in neglectful
failing to give proper care and attention
our chronically neglecting custodian has let trash accumulate around the warehouse
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as in ignoring
to fail to give proper attention to
as usual the news media neglected the real issues of the campaign and focused on personalities
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as in forgetting
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
I've neglected my garden, and now it's overgrown with weeds
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as in failing
to miss the opportunity or obligation
conveniently, the job applicant neglected to mention his criminal record
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Recent Examples of neglecting
Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Without a doubt, this look prioritizes comfort without neglecting style, just as it was done decades ago.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
All too often, leaders and HR professionals dive straight into tactical processes like end-of-year reviews and 9-box talent grids, while neglecting the foundational practices that truly drive talent success.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
For him, the argument isn’t about neglecting his family, but about finding a way to also support the brother who has shouldered an enormous responsibility.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Discussions overwhelmingly emphasize hacks, scams and bad actors, neglecting a more pressing and systemic vulnerability.
—Mark R. Weaver, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The Federal Communications Commission is finally cracking down on over 1,200 voice providers for neglecting to follow anti-robocalling rules.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
But, neglecting to clean the drip tray for too long can lead to dangerous grease fires, unwanted pests, and rotting smells.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Luria had been among those on the Street worried that Salesforce was neglecting its core business for a premature bet on Agentforce, its agentic AI product suite.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Yet America’s system is transactional, rewarding affluence while neglecting the very conditions that produce disease.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Without a doubt, this look prioritizes comfort without neglecting style, just as it was done decades ago.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
All too often, leaders and HR professionals dive straight into tactical processes like end-of-year reviews and 9-box talent grids, while neglecting the foundational practices that truly drive talent success.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
For him, the argument isn’t about neglecting his family, but about finding a way to also support the brother who has shouldered an enormous responsibility.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Discussions overwhelmingly emphasize hacks, scams and bad actors, neglecting a more pressing and systemic vulnerability.
—Mark R. Weaver, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The Federal Communications Commission is finally cracking down on over 1,200 voice providers for neglecting to follow anti-robocalling rules.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
But, neglecting to clean the drip tray for too long can lead to dangerous grease fires, unwanted pests, and rotting smells.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Luria had been among those on the Street worried that Salesforce was neglecting its core business for a premature bet on Agentforce, its agentic AI product suite.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglecting
Adjective
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Parents, even the well-meaning ones, tend to be neglectful, or also dead.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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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.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As the Supreme Court increasingly shows frustration with the overreach of lower court judges, the justices could be motivated to take up cases more quickly on matters where lower courts are ignoring their emergency docket orders, such as with the firing of independent agency heads.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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As his profile began to grow on Grand Cayman, Santor became known for securing the best tables at restaurants and riding a scooter through island traffic, blithely ignoring suggestions to put on a helmet.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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There’s no sense in saving (and potentially forgetting about) this precious cut.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
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Many business leaders confuse fame with success, forgetting that credibility comes from consistent delivery, not noise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Jays left two runners in scoring position with no outs in the third, failing to push the ball out of the infield to earn a lead.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, the former fifth-round pick faded over his final couple of years in the Windy City, failing to reach 500 yards receiving in either 2022 or 2023.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For instance, an officer or insurance adjuster might claim your lack of footwear contributed to reckless or careless driving, and the matter could even be brought up in court or during an insurance review.—
Georgea Kovanis,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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This Earth sign can be quite the perfectionist, preferring order and discernment over anything remotely vague and careless.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And that paper only covered a handful of mainstream theories, omitting the more far-out ideas, like the notion that even a pebble, sunflower, or garden hose may contain a trace of consciousness.—
Stephen Johnson,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
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The number of offenses reported so far this year (after omitting the most recent week of available data to control for reporting lags) and the percentage change over the same point last year.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Forest walks, lazy lake days, midday swims, and evening bonfires are a part of your regular day.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Camels seem slow, hippos clumsy, phoenixes unstable, lions lazy.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Leaving the area removes temptation to touch the firearm and reduces danger of negligent injury from another person.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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In December, the 61-year-old was found guilty of DUI, negligent driving, failure to control speed to avoid a collision and failure to notify of a change in address, but she was acquitted of reckless driving, following a March car accident, the state's attorney's office previously confirmed.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Neglecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglecting. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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