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