neglectful
gb/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl/ us/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B2
property
1
not giving enough care or attention
Not taking good care of someone or something; not paying enough attention.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is neglectful (of [something])
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse neglectful (not caring for) with neglected (not cared for).
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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.)
Collocations
neglectful parent
|neglectful mother
|neglectful father
|neglectful of duties
|neglectful of responsibilities
|neglectful behavior
|neglectful attitude
|neglectful care
|neglectful treatment
|neglectful management
Thèmes
daily_life
|relationships
|parenting
|work
|behavior
Exemples
- He was neglectful of his health and rarely went to the doctor.
- The report criticized the agency for its neglectful treatment of vulnerable families.
- Leaving a child alone all day is neglectful behavior.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Don’t be neglectful of your homework.
- She is a caring mother, not neglectful.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
failing a duty by carelessness
Careless in a serious way, by not doing something you should do.
Schéma d’usage :
neglectful [conduct/maintenance/omission]
Erreur fréquente :
Neglectful overlaps with negligent, but neglectful often suggests failing to give care/attention over time, not just a single mistake.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
diligent (Careful and thorough in doing duties.)
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conscientious (Guided by a strong sense of responsibility.)
Collocations
neglectful conduct
|neglectful omission
|neglectful supervision
|neglectful maintenance
|neglectful handling
|neglectful practice
|neglectful approach
|neglectful oversight
Thèmes
work
|law
|healthcare
|safety
Exemples
- The investigation found neglectful maintenance of the equipment over several years.
- The doctor was accused of neglectful supervision of junior staff.
- A neglectful omission in the safety checklist led to the shutdown.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Neglectful maintenance can cause accidents.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
neglectful
API
GB/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl/
US/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
neg - lect - ful (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: neglectful
Famille de mots
Core family
neglect
verb B1
neglectfully
adverb
Related words
Advanced or less common
neglectfulness
noun
Expressions
neglectful of
1/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl əv/
fixed phrase
not paying attention to something
Not giving enough attention to something.
Exemples
- 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.
neglectful toward
1/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl təwˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
not caring properly about someone
Not taking good care of someone; not treating them with enough attention.
Exemples
- He was often neglectful toward his friends when he was stressed.
- The complaint said the staff were neglectful toward elderly patients.