neglectful
neglectful · more neglectful · most neglectful
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nachlässig
Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetfulTending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
US/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl/
» Ziri was neglectful to his ivy.
Meaning
1 sensesTending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
2005, Plato, Sophist. Translation by Lesley Brown. 243a-b, That they were too neglectful of ordinary people like us and overlooked us.
nachlässig
not showing due care or attention
Examples
8 sentencesZiri was neglectful to his ivy.
Sami was so neglectful of his eczema.
Nowadays many college students are neglectful of their studies.
He was accused of being neglectful of his duties.
Ziri has neglectful parents.
Translations
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By meaning 1
tending to neglect:
Origin
From neglect + -ful.From neglect + -ful.
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Forms
more neglectful, most neglectful| Comparative | more neglectful Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most neglectful Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- not showing due care or attention:inattentive
- failing in what duty requires:derelictdelinquentremiss
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedneglectfulness
Derivedneglectfully
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form