neglectful

C1 Topic:Mind & Cognition
US /nɪˈglɛktfəl/
adj Freq #58469

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Failing to give proper care or attention to something or someone.

    He was neglectful of his health and rarely saw a doctor.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · failing to give proper care... inattentivedelinquent

Etymology

From neglect + -ful.

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