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
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Section 3 and 4 deal with people convicted of abusing, endangering, or neglecting children sharing a primary residence with a child, unless such person is the parent of the child.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
But experts agree, caring for others shouldn’t mean neglecting self-care.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
The fear of uselessness explains why the banker Eric Tao (Ken Leung) leaves a cushy retirement to get back to finance, even at the cost of neglecting his kids.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
This was Arsenal’s existence in the late 2000s and early 2010s, building for a brighter future that never came, neglecting weaknesses in their team to add another beguiling young creative talent to their midfield or forward line.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
But congressional Democrats hammered the White House for neglecting to seek congressional authorization before taking military action.
—Dan Mangan,leslie Josephs,spencer Kimball,cj Haddad,justin Papp,jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Placing fertilizer directly on leaves, near the trunk, or neglecting to water in the fertilizer can burn the plant.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Yet many programs and policies that seek to address these issues overlook men, neglecting half of the planet.
—Kenneth H. Mayer, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
CapRadio has disputed allegations of neglecting the tower.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Section 3 and 4 deal with people convicted of abusing, endangering, or neglecting children sharing a primary residence with a child, unless such person is the parent of the child.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
But experts agree, caring for others shouldn’t mean neglecting self-care.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
The fear of uselessness explains why the banker Eric Tao (Ken Leung) leaves a cushy retirement to get back to finance, even at the cost of neglecting his kids.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
This was Arsenal’s existence in the late 2000s and early 2010s, building for a brighter future that never came, neglecting weaknesses in their team to add another beguiling young creative talent to their midfield or forward line.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
But congressional Democrats hammered the White House for neglecting to seek congressional authorization before taking military action.
—Dan Mangan,leslie Josephs,spencer Kimball,cj Haddad,justin Papp,jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Placing fertilizer directly on leaves, near the trunk, or neglecting to water in the fertilizer can burn the plant.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Yet many programs and policies that seek to address these issues overlook men, neglecting half of the planet.
—Kenneth H. Mayer, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglecting
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Sid lives in the town of Matakana with her single, sometimes-neglectful alcoholic father Leo (Noah Taylor), who wanted to be a painter but now mows the lawns of rich neighbors and visiting Auckland rich boys occupying the beachfront mansions nearby in Omaha.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Dysfunctional families can look many different ways, but typically are controlling, secretive, neglectful, and uncommunicative.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
15 Mar. 2026
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There are ways that Chalamet can pick himself back up, perhaps most of all by ignoring the specter of the statue, doing the work and being part of an ensemble once again.—
Josh Spiegel,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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And that will mean ignoring a whole lot of noise.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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If paperwork or costs feel daunting, ask a mentor for guidance — take notes to avoid forgetting anything.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Robinson spoke to Kimmel about the nomination and the band’s new music, as well as his ongoing issue of forgetting his lyrics onstage.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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While other clubs are scrambling in the wake of a failing cable network, the Dodgers’ own TV situation has been relatively stable.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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The state has sent Dole four notices of deficiency about the dam since 2009 and five years ago fined the company $20,000 for failing to address safety deficiencies on time, according to records.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The game has been played at A&M's tempo, causing the Gaels to make careless mistakes.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Democrats accuse the Justice Department of withholding too many files and making careless redactions that exposed intimate details about victims.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Charles Anthony Nelson, 44, was convicted of misconduct of a public officer by making false documents, a gross misdemeanor, for intentionally omitting the calls in his report of the 2022 incident.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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The drawings show mature trees along a central walkway, omitting buildings on both sides, blocking out the sun.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Black Crowes were famously a lazy-rehearsal band.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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Fold blankets and fluff pillows so your space is primed for a lazy Saturday morning.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Conor Hylton’s parents’ wrongful death lawsuit alleges Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus was negligent in his August 2024 death and that the ICU unit was absent of a physical doctor to monitor patients but instead had a provider overseeing patients virtually.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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Williams was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and grossly negligent discharge of a firearm, police said.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Neglecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglecting. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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