About The Word Neglectful
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Neglectful
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What's The Definition Of Neglectful?
[adj] failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills"
[adj] not showing due care or attention; "inattentive students"; "an inattentive babysitter"; "neglectful parents" [adj] leaving vulnerable; "neglectful of her own financial security" Synonyms | Synonyms for Neglectful: delinquent | derelict | inattentive | neglectful of(p) | negligent | remiss | unprotective Related Terms | Find terms related to Neglectful: behindhand | careless | culpably negligent | delinquent | derelict | disregardful | inadvertent | inattentive | laissez-faire | lax | loose | neglecting | negligent | noninterfering | nonrestrictive | off-guard | overly permissive | permissive | procrastinating | regardless | relaxed | remiss | scamping | skimping | slack | slighting | slurring | uncircumspect | unguarded | unrigorous | unwary | unwatchful See Also | Neglectful In Webster's Dictionary \Neg*lect"ful\, a.
Full of neglect; heedless; careless; negligent; inattentive;
indifferent. --Pope.
A cold and neglectful countenance. --Locke.
Though the Romans had no great genius for trade, yet
they were not entirely neglectful of it. --Arbuthnot.
-- {Neg*lect"ful*ly}, adv. -- {Neg*lect"ful*ness}, n.
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