neglectful — Failing to take proper care of something or someone; not paying enough attention to duties or responsibilities.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Failing to take proper care of something or someone; not paying enough attention to duties or responsibilities.
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɪˈɡlektfəl/
Korean meaning: 소홀한, 태만한
Korean pronunciation: 니-글렉트-풀 (강세: 글렉)
Example Sentences
- The neglectful dog owner forgot to feed his pet for three days and wondered why it kept staring at him.
- She realized she had been neglectful of her friendship when her best friend moved away without telling her.
- The neglectful gardener's plants died, but at least the weeds grew beautifully.
neglectful
ADJECTIVE//nɪˈɡlektfəl//
Failing to take proper care of something or someone; not paying enough attention to duties or responsibilities.
Failing to take proper care of something or someone; not paying enough attention to duties or responsibilities.
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The neglectful fail while the respectful stay effectual!
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Origin
From Latin 'neglegere' meaning 'not to choose, to disregard or ignore.' The word evolved to describe the act of failing to give proper care or attention to something important.
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“The neglectful dog owner forgot to feed his pet for three days and wondered why it kept staring at him.”
“She realized she had been neglectful of her friendship when her best friend moved away without telling her.”
“The neglectful gardener's plants died, but at least the weeds grew beautifully.”
“Being neglectful of regular maintenance, he was surprised when his car broke down on the highway.”
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