NEGLECTFUL


Meaning of NEGLECTFUL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ nɪglektfʊl ]

1.

If you describe someone as neglectful , you think they fail to do everything they should do to look after someone or something properly.

...neglectful parents.

= negligent

ADJ

2.

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?

ADJ : oft v-link ADJ of n

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