neglectful
adjective
Synonyms
- careless
- derelict
- disregardful
- lax
- lazy
- neglecting
- negligent
- remiss
- slack
Example Sentences
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 But Patterson is convinced the amendment is beneficial, and missing the opportunity to enact the ballot measure would be neglectful to the state’s public schools. Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 The lawsuit charges the loss of right to interment, neglectful infliction of emotional distress, intentional infliction of emotional distress, battery and breach of contract. Kaitlyn Kanzler, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 Michael, facing ongoing visa issues, is still in Nigeria as Angela reels from his neglectful behavior. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 July 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 See More Word History
neglect entry 2 + -ful entry 1
1624, in the meaning defined above
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neglectful
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neglectful
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Synonyms & Similar Words
- neglecting
- careless
- lazy
- negligent
- derelict
- reckless
- remiss
- lax
- irresponsible
- oblivious
- slack
- disregardful
- forgetful
- inattentive
- thoughtless
- heedless
- delinquent
- uninterested
- disinterested
- unmindful
- indifferent
- apathetic
- unthinking
- unconcerned
- disregarding
- incautious
- unwary
- unguarded
- unheeding
- wild
- loose
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- careful
- conscientious
- attentive
- meticulous
- cautious
- responsible
- punctilious
- watchful
- circumspect
- vigilant
- nonnegligent
- painstaking
- wary
- mindful
- regarding
- guarded
- observant
- chary
- thinking
- alert
- provident
- thoughtful
- interested
- concerned
- heedful
- regardful
- foresighted
- forethoughtful
- heeding
- gingerly
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of neglectful are lax, negligent, remiss, and slack. While all these words mean "culpably careless or indicative of such carelessness," neglectful adds a more disapproving implication of laziness or deliberate inattention.
The meanings of lax and neglectful largely overlap; however, lax implies a blameworthy lack of strictness, severity, or precision.
While the synonyms negligent and neglectful are close in meaning, negligent implies inattention to one's duty or business.
The words remiss and neglectful can be used in similar contexts, but remiss implies blameworthy carelessness shown in slackness, forgetfulness, or neglect.
The words slack and neglectful are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, slack implies want of due or necessary diligence or care.
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