adj ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.

   "Neglectful of her fine voice, she was obviously attending more to her companions than to her own singing;..."

Adjective

1. 1
   failing in what duty requires wordnet
2. 2
   not showing due care or attention wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

negligentcarelessinattentiveremissheedlessbehindhand

Example

More examples

"Nowadays many college students are neglectful of their studies."

Etymology

From neglect + -ful.

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