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NEGLECTFUL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does neglectful mean?
• NEGLECTFUL (adjective)
The adjective NEGLECTFUL has 2 senses:
1. not showing due care or attention
2. failing in what duty requires
Familiarity information: NEGLECTFUL used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not showing due care or attention
Synonyms:
inattentive; neglectful
Context example:
neglectful parents
Similar:
negligent (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern)
Derivation:
neglectfulness (the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Failing in what duty requires
Synonyms:
delinquent; derelict; neglectful; remiss
Context example:
remiss of you not to pay your bills
Similar:
negligent (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern)
Derivation:
neglectfulness (the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern)
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