NEGLECTFUL


Meaning of NEGLECTFUL in English

1.

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

...~ parents.

= negligent

ADJ

2.

If someone is ~ of something, they do not give it the attention or consideration that it should be given.

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

ADJ: oft v-link ADJ of n

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