
Neglectful
Subtle Neglect
Neglectful can imply a passive failure to act rather than an active choice.
Although unintentional, her neglectful oversight led to the project's delay.
Intensity Varies
Neglectful can describe a range of severity, from mild to extreme neglect.
His neglectful approach to maintenance resulted in a garden full of weeds.
Negative Emotion
The word often carries a judgment that can indicate blame or criticism.
The neglectful teacher failed to notice the bullying in class.
Compare with
CarelessHeedlessInattentiveIndifferentNegligentRemissResponsibleThoughtless
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