neglectful
Origin of neglectful
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delinquent, derelict, heedless, inattentive, indifferent, lax, lazy, negligent, regardless, remiss, slack, thoughtless, uncaring, unmindful, behindhand, disregardfulExamples from the Web for neglectful
Contemporary Examples of neglectful
Off stage, he was an unfaithful husband, a neglectful father, and a friend only so long as you did what he wanted.
In the book, Matilda overcame her neglectful parents by teaching herself how to read Dickens and perform complicated math.
Too many of his writings have as their theme the great wrong done to him personally by a neglectful country.
Historical Examples of neglectful
Really, Dan, it is extraordinary how neglectful of me that child can sometimes be.
The Inn at the Red OakLatta Griswold
Was there any human father who could be so callous, so neglectful, so cruel, as that?
The Woman Thou Gavest MeHall Caine
I felt impatient and decided to give her a scolding for being so neglectful.
A Waif of the MountainsEdward S. Ellis
Mr. Soames, a man of experience, scented an intrigue and a neglectful husband.
The Yellow ClawSax Rohmer
Not only the siege orphans, but so many who have sick or neglectful mothers.
The Dop DoctorClotilde Inez Mary Graves