as in careless
failing to give proper care and attention
he's certainly not a neglectful father as he takes very good care of his children
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Recent Examples of neglectful
Advance reforms to address years of neglectful and apathetic policies that have led to poor health outcomes for members of racial and ethnic minority groups.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2025
In fact, research shows that when a partner is perceived and controlling and neglectful, it is associated with lower relationship satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Clearly, some parents may be neglectful, or not engaged in the best parenting.
—Jason D. Seacat, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
So many negative family cycles—such as unhealthy communication or neglectful parenting patterns—are fueled by unresolved pain or frustration over past events.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2025
In fact, research shows that when a partner is perceived and controlling and neglectful, it is associated with lower relationship satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Clearly, some parents may be neglectful, or not engaged in the best parenting.
—Jason D. Seacat, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
So many negative family cycles—such as unhealthy communication or neglectful parenting patterns—are fueled by unresolved pain or frustration over past events.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglectful
Adjective
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Sauter pleaded no contest to several charges, including vehicular homicide and careless operation of a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license resulting in death.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy wasted a superb opening round with two careless double bogeys leaving him seven shots behind.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The natural hot springs and spa are favorites among the more mature crowd, and the indoor pool, two-acre water park (complete with waterslide and a lazy river), and lawn games appeal to younger generations.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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And, being just 20 minutes from Athens’ city center, the hotel is perfectly positioned for both lazy beach days and quick jaunts to the Acropolis.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An arrest warrant was obtained for Lacy for negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In January, he was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle following a December 17 crash in Lafourche Parish.—
Essence News Editors,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the film, upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Several pubs, cafes and businesses were shuttered and foliage sprouted from the roof of an elegant but derelict department store building awaiting redevelopment.—
Stephen Castle,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Neglectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglectful. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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