Healthcare Professionals Vocabulary

adjective showing a lack of attention or care; negligent

• The neglectful behavior of the caregiver led to serious consequences for the child.
• She was neglectful of her responsibilities and ended up in trouble.
• He's so neglectful, always forgetting to do his chores.
• The neglectful attitude towards the environment will have long-term effects on future generations.

adjective a term used to describe a situation where there are not enough people to do a job or task effectively

• The team was undermanned for the important project deadline.
• We were undermanned for the game, so we had to work extra hard.
• The restaurant was undermanned during the lunch rush.
• The soldiers felt undermanned as they faced the overwhelming enemy forces.