neglectful
gb/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl/ us/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl/
B2
Inglese
hanyag, gondatlan
B2
1
hanyag
B1
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse neglectful (not caring for) with neglected (not cared for).
Significato
not giving enough care or attention
Collocazioni
neglectful parent
|neglectful mother
|neglectful father
|neglectful of duties
|neglectful of responsibilities
|neglectful behavior
|neglectful attitude
|neglectful care
|neglectful treatment
|neglectful management
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
daily_life
|relationships
|parenting
|work
|behavior
Definizione
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
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
Neglectful maintenance can cause accidents.
A gondatlan karbantartás baleseteket okozhat.
Errore comune:
Neglectful overlaps with negligent, but neglectful often suggests failing to give care/attention over time, not just a single mistake.
Significato
failing a duty by carelessness
Collocazioni
neglectful conduct
|neglectful omission
|neglectful supervision
|neglectful maintenance
|neglectful handling
|neglectful practice
|neglectful approach
|neglectful oversight
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
diligent (Careful and thorough in doing duties.)
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conscientious (Guided by a strong sense of responsibility.)
Temi
work
|law
|healthcare
|safety
Definizione
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.
Grammatica
Forma base
neglectful
IPA
GB/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl/
US/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl/
Sillabe e accento
neg - lect - ful (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: neglectful
Famiglia di parole
Core family
neglect
verb B1
neglectfully
adverb
Related words
Advanced or less common
neglectfulness
noun
Espressioni
neglectful of
1/nɪɡlˈɛktfəl əv/
fixed phrase
not paying attention to something
Not giving enough attention to something.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Esempi
- He was often neglectful toward his friends when he was stressed.
- The complaint said the staff were neglectful toward elderly patients.
Esempi per chi studia
- Don’t be neglectful toward your family.