noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The characteristic of being neglectful. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

defaultderelictiondisregardfailureinadvertenceinattention

Etymology

From neglectful + -ness.

Related phrases

self-neglectfulness

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