Synonyms of neglecting

neglecting 1 of 2

adjective

as in neglectful

failing to give proper care and attention

our chronically neglecting custodian has let trash accumulate around the warehouse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• neglectful
• careless
• lazy
• negligent
• derelict
• remiss
• reckless
• lax
• slack
• oblivious
• disregardful
• forgetful
• irresponsible
• heedless
• unmindful
• inattentive
• disregarding
• uninterested
• delinquent
• thoughtless
• indifferent
• disinterested
• incautious
• unguarded
• unconcerned
• unthinking
• unwary
• apathetic
• wild
• unheeding
• loose

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• careful
• conscientious
• attentive
• regarding
• meticulous
• painstaking
• punctilious
• nonnegligent
• responsible
• cautious
• mindful
• wary
• thinking
• chary
• vigilant
• circumspect
• watchful
• guarded
• alert
• observant
• interested
• concerned
• heeding
• provident
• thoughtful
• gingerly
• heedful
• regardful
• foresighted
• forethoughtful

neglecting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of neglect

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignoring
• forgetting
• disregarding
• missing
• overlooking
• bypassing
• slighting
• omitting
• passing over
• slurring (over)
• rejecting
• failing
• overpassing
• disdaining
• scorning
• skimping
• brushing (aside or off)
• sloughing (off)
• shrugging off
• sluffing (off)
• poohing
• pooh-poohing
• scanting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regarding
• attending (to)
• tending (to)
• valuing
• appreciating
• minding
• fostering
• cultivating
• heeding
• nurturing
• remembering
• cherishing
• nursing
• treasuring
• watching
• following
• listening (to)
• prizing
• noticing
• observing
• noting
• pampering
• marking
• remarking

2

as in forgetting

to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness

I've neglected my garden, and now it's overgrown with weeds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forgetting
• shirking
• slacking (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• doing
• remembering
• performing
• attending (to)
• carrying out
• executing
• achieving
• maintaining
• accomplishing
• keeping up

3

as in failing

to miss the opportunity or obligation

conveniently, the job applicant neglected to mention his criminal record

Synonyms & Similar Words

• failing
• forgetting
• omitting
• ignoring
• disregarding
• missing out on
• sliding
• passing over
• skipping
• defaulting
• overlooking
• slighting
• pretermitting
• slipping
• overpassing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remembering
• keeping
• doing
• observing
• performing
• practicing
• carrying out
• executing
• heeding
• minding
• fulfilling
• meeting
• discharging
• satisfying
• practising
• complying (with)