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Neglectful

Neglectful Meaning & Definition
Neglectful Definition And Meaning

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

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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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