Neglectful is used to describe people who have neglected someone or something, meaning they’ve failed to pay enough attention or have not done enough to provide proper care.

NEGLECTFUL meaning: 1. not giving enough care and attention to something or someone: 2. not giving enough care and…. Learn more.

Characterized by neglect; heedless: neglectful of their responsibilities. See Synonyms at negligent.

If someone is neglectful of something, they do not give it the attention or consideration that it should be given.

n. [uncountable] an act or instance of neglecting; negligence: The neglect of the property was shameful. the fact or state of being neglected: a house left in total neglect. ne•glect•ful, adj.: neglectful of her …

Definition of neglectful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The meaning of NEGLECTFUL is given to neglecting : careless, heedless. How to use neglectful in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Neglectful.

Neglectful refers to not giving proper care or attention to someone or something, often resulting in harm or error. It describes the behavior of failing to properly look after or handle certain responsibilities, …

NEGLECTFUL meaning: not giving enough care or attention to someone or something often + of

Adjective neglectful (comparative more neglectful, superlative most neglectful) Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.