Neglectful Synonyms and Antonyms

nĭ-glĕktfəl
Guilty of neglect; lacking due care or concern
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. remiss
  2. derelict
  3. inattentive
  4. negligent
  5. slack
  6. lax
  7. careless
  8. heedless
  9. thoughtless
  10. delinquent
  11. unmindful
  12. unwatchful
Antonyms:
  1. careful
  2. attentive
  3. caring
  4. successful
  5. mindful
Inattentive
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. heedless
  2. negligent of
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Characterized by neglect; heedless:
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. negligent

Words Related to Neglectful

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Neglectful Sentence Examples

  • He is nominally a Mahommedan, but is neglectful of the practices of his religion.

  • Though he was not blind to the commercial interests of England, he was neglectful of the administration and affairs of her oversea colonies.

  • During this time Newton does not appear to have taken part in any of the debates in the House; but he was not neglectful of his duties as a member.

  • Of course, Christ was not neglectful of his parents.

  • I have to admit to having been a little neglectful in my researches!

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