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neglectful

adj

Etymology

From neglect + -ful.

  1. derived from neglēctus
  2. inherited from neglecten
  3. suffixed as neglectful — “neglect + ful”

Definitions

  1. Tending to neglect

    Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.

    • Neglectful of her fine voice, she was obviously attending more to her companions than to her own singing;...
    • 2005, Plato, Sophist. Translation by Lesley Brown. 243a-b, That they were too neglectful of ordinary people like us and overlooked us.

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