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neglectful

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ne⋅glect⋅ful

  [ni-glekt-fuhl]
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–adjective
characterized by neglect; disregardful; careless; negligent (often fol. by of): neglectful of one's health.
Origin:
1615–25; neglect + -ful

Related forms:
ne⋅glect⋅ful⋅ly, adverb
ne⋅glect⋅ful⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
remiss, inattentive, heedless, thoughtless.

Antonyms:
careful, thoughtful.
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ne·glect·ful   (nĭ-glěkt'fəl)   
adj.  Characterized by neglect; heedless: neglectful of their responsibilities. See Synonyms at negligent.
ne·glect'ful·ly adv., ne·glect'ful·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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