Neglectful

/nɪˈɡlɛk(t)fəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

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

The neglectful parents often left their children unsupervised.

Not taking proper care or making an effort.

The garden became overgrown due to the neglectful maintenance.

Negligent or irresponsible in duties or responsibilities.

The company faced criticism for being neglectful in their safety protocols.

Characterized by a lack of attention or care.

His neglectful attitude towards his studies resulted in poor grades.

Derived from 'neglect' with the suffix '-ful', indicating full of or characterized by neglect.

neglectful attitude:

An approach characterized by a lack of attention or care.

neglectful behavior:

Actions that demonstrate a failure to care for or attend to expectations.

neglectful of responsibilities:

Failing to fulfill duties or obligations.

Sleepy on your duties.

He's been so sleepy on his duties lately, coworkers are calling him neglectful.

Zoned out.

She totally zoned out during the meeting, that was a neglectful moment.