Neglectful

Pronunciation: /nɪˈɡlɛktfəl/

Definitions of neglectful

adjective showing a lack of attention or care; negligent

Example Sentences

A1 The neglectful parent forgot to pack their child's lunch for school.

A2 The neglectful pet owner left their dog outside in the cold without food or water.

B1 The neglectful manager failed to address the employee's concerns in a timely manner.

B2 The neglectful student consistently skipped classes and failed to submit assignments.

C1 The neglectful landlord ignored maintenance requests from tenants, leading to deteriorating living conditions.

C2 The neglectful caregiver neglected to provide proper medical care for the elderly patient, resulting in serious health complications.

Examples of neglectful in a Sentence

formal The neglectful behavior of the caregiver led to serious consequences for the child.

informal She was neglectful of her responsibilities and ended up in trouble.

slang He's so neglectful, always forgetting to do his chores.

figurative The neglectful attitude towards the environment will have long-term effects on future generations.

Grammatical Forms of neglectful

• past tense: neglected
• plural: neglectfuls
• comparative: more neglectful
• superlative: most neglectful
• present tense: neglects
• future tense: will neglect
• perfect tense: have neglected
• continuous tense: is neglecting
• singular: neglectful
• positive degree: neglectful
• infinitive: to neglect
• gerund: neglecting
• participle: neglecting

Origin and Evolution of neglectful

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'neglectful' originated from the Old French word 'neglectif' which is derived from the Latin word 'neglectus' meaning 'to disregard'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'neglectful' has retained its original meaning of failing to give proper attention or care to something or someone. However, its usage has expanded to encompass various forms of negligence and indifference in modern contexts.