| ADJECTIVE | all | neglectful, inattentive | not showing due care or attention |
|---|---|---|---|
| all | neglectful, derelict, delinquent, remiss | failing in what duty requires |
| Sounds | nihgleh'ktfahl | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl... | |
| Meaning | not showing due care or attention. | |
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| Example | "neglectful parents" | |
| Synonym | inattentive | |
| Broader | negligent | Characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern |
| Spanish | desatento, indiferente | |
| Nouns | neglectfulness | the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern |
| Meaning | failing in what duty requires. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "neglectful of his duties" | |
| Synonyms | derelict, delinquent, remiss | |
| Broader | negligent | Characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern |
| Spanish | delincuente, negligente | |
| Nouns | neglectfulness | the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern |
| Adverbs | neglectfully | in a neglectful manner |
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