Definition of Neglectful

1. Adjective. Not showing due care or attention. "Neglectful parents"

Exact synonyms: Inattentive
Similar to: Negligent
Derivative terms: Inattentiveness, Neglectfulness

2. Adjective. Failing in what duty requires. "Remiss of you not to pay your bills"
Exact synonyms: Delinquent, Derelict, Remiss
Similar to: Negligent
Derivative terms: Neglectfulness, Remissness

Definition of Neglectful

1. a. Full of neglect; heedless; careless; negligent; inattentive; indifferent.

Definition of Neglectful

1. Adjective. Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Neglectful

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Neglectful

1. Full of neglect; heedless; careless; negligent; inattentive; indifferent. "A cold and neglectful countenance." (Locke) "Though the Romans had no great genius for trade, yet they were not entirely neglectful of it." (Arbuthnot) Neglect"fully, Neglect"fulness. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neglectful

negged
negging
negihama
neginot
neginoth
neglect
neglect of duty
neglectable
neglected
neglectee
neglectees
neglecter
neglecters
neglectest
neglecteth
neglectful (current term)
neglectful of(p)
neglectfull
neglectfully
neglectfulness
neglecting
neglectingly
neglection
neglections
neglective
neglector
neglectors
neglects
neglige
negligee

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