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
Christa Sgobba, Health, 3 Apr. 2026
And as a result, neglecting my own love and happiness.
—Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
The consequences of neglecting the workforce side of AI aren’t hypothetical.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
This condition cannot be met by utilitarianism, because that ethical theory would countenance forms of government in which the greater happiness of a majority is achieved by neglecting the rights and interests of a minority.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
Another frequent issue is neglecting the upper back, allowing the shoulders to collapse.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 3 Apr. 2026
And as a result, neglecting my own love and happiness.
—Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
The consequences of neglecting the workforce side of AI aren’t hypothetical.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
This condition cannot be met by utilitarianism, because that ethical theory would countenance forms of government in which the greater happiness of a majority is achieved by neglecting the rights and interests of a minority.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
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
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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Separate video from Washington shows House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries ignoring a CNN reporter’s question about what should happen with Cherfilus-McCormick.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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In that 2024 series, the Wolves used Rudy Gobert as a roving rim protector while ignoring Aaron Gordon in the corner.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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Overlooking Year-Round Appeal Another mistake Miller sees is forgetting to plant for visual interest throughout the year.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
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Not forgetting that the whole thing can fit into a suitcase.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Florida Justice Association — the trial lawyer lobby — spent millions to stop the reforms Maxwell now blames for failing consumers.—
David Wilson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The 2023 jury found the Berkshire utility liable for negligently failing to shut down power lines during a powerful windstorm, contributing to four separate wildfires that caused significant property damage.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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An elevated matching set There’s a fine line between comfortable and careless.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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Additional charges included 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.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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In his argument, Bertocchi said witnesses at trial testified ComEd was not interested in listing subcontractor payments in records and the defendants should not have been convicted of falsifying records by simply omitting them.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Boomer previously shared in an interview at the Paley Center during the show's original run that omitting a home state for Malcolm and his family actually added to the show's possibilities.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Spend lazy days pier fishing, shell hunting, dining on iconic, Calabash-style seafood, and savoring spectacular sunrises and sunsets.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Did private lenders, tempted by ever fatter profits, get a little lazy in vetting borrowers?—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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The couple is accusing American Airlines of eight separate counts, including negligence, negligent training and defamation.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Tom and Hussein were then arrested and booked into jail for negligent discharge, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Neglecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglecting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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