neglectful

neglectful
[[t]nɪgle̱ktfʊl[/t]]
1) ADJ-GRADED If you describe someone as neglectful, you think they fail to do everything they should do to look after someone or something properly.

Children who are neglected tend to become neglectful parents.

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2) ADJ-GRADED: oft v-link ADJ of n If someone is neglectful of something, they do not give it the attention or consideration that it should be given.

Have I been neglectful of my friend, taking him for granted?

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English dictionary. 2008.

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