neglectful
gb/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl/ us/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl/
B2
Inglés
hanyag, gondatlan
B2
1
hanyag
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is neglectful (of [something])
He was neglectful of his health and rarely went to the doctor.
Hanyag volt az egészségével, és ritkán ment orvoshoz.
The report criticized the agency for its neglectful treatment of vulnerable families.
A jelentés bírálta az ügynökséget a kiszolgáltatott családokkal szembeni hanyag bánásmódja miatt.
Leaving a child alone all day is neglectful behavior.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Don’t be neglectful of your homework.
Ne légy hanyag a házi feladatoddal.
She is a caring mother, not neglectful.
Ő gondoskodó anya, nem hanyag.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse neglectful (not caring for) with neglected (not cared for).
Significado
not giving enough care or attention
Colocaciones
neglectful parent
|neglectful mother
|neglectful father
|neglectful of duties
|neglectful of responsibilities
|neglectful behavior
|neglectful attitude
|neglectful care
|neglectful treatment
|neglectful management
Sinónimos
careless (More general; may not imply ongoing failure of care.)
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inattentive (Focuses on not paying attention, often to details.)
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irresponsible (Emphasizes failing to act responsibly rather than lack of care.)
Antónimos
attentive (Gives careful attention and notice.)
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caring (Shows concern and kindness toward others.)
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responsible (Meets duties and obligations reliably.)
Temas
daily_life
|relationships
|parenting
|work
|behavior
Definición
Not taking good care of someone or something; not paying enough attention.
Not giving proper care, attention, or consideration to someone or something, especially responsibilities or people who depend on you.
C1
FORMAL
2
gondatlan
B2
Patrón de uso:
neglectful [conduct/maintenance/omission]
The investigation found neglectful maintenance of the equipment over several years.
A vizsgálat megállapította, hogy a berendezéseket több éven át gondatlanul karbantartották.
The doctor was accused of neglectful supervision of junior staff.
Az orvost a junior személyzet gondatlan felügyeletével vádolták.
A neglectful omission in the safety checklist led to the shutdown.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Neglectful maintenance can cause accidents.
A gondatlan karbantartás baleseteket okozhat.
Error frecuente:
Neglectful overlaps with negligent, but neglectful often suggests failing to give care/attention over time, not just a single mistake.
Significado
failing a duty by carelessness
Colocaciones
neglectful conduct
|neglectful omission
|neglectful supervision
|neglectful maintenance
|neglectful handling
|neglectful practice
|neglectful approach
|neglectful oversight
Sinónimos
negligent (More common in legal or professional contexts; focuses on breach of duty.)
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derelict (Stronger and more formal; suggests abandoning responsibilities.)
Antónimos
diligent (Careful and thorough in doing duties.)
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conscientious (Guided by a strong sense of responsibility.)
Temas
work
|law
|healthcare
|safety
Definición
Careless in a serious way, by not doing something you should do.
Failing to do what is required or expected, especially through carelessness, in a way that can cause harm or serious problems.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
neglectful
AFI
GB/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl/
US/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl/
Sílabas y acento
neg - lect - ful (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: neglectful
Familia de palabras
Core family
neglect
verb B1
neglectfully
adverb
Related words
Advanced or less common
neglectfulness
noun
Expresiones
neglectful of
1/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl əv/
fixed phrase
not paying attention to something
Not giving enough attention to something.
Ejemplos
- She became neglectful of her studies after starting a new job.
- He was neglectful of basic safety rules on the site.
- They were neglectful of the small details that mattered to customers.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is neglectful of his duties.
neglectful toward
1/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl təwˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
not caring properly about someone
Not taking good care of someone; not treating them with enough attention.
Ejemplos
- He was often neglectful toward his friends when he was stressed.
- The complaint said the staff were neglectful toward elderly patients.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Don’t be neglectful toward your family.