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neglectful
Neglectful describes a habitual failure to provide necessary care or attention. It often carries a strong emotional or moral judgment, especially when referring to people. When used in the context of parenting or relationships, it implies a lack of affection or emotional support, not just a failure to provide physical needs.
Compared to "negligent," which is more formal and often used in legal or professional contexts to describe a specific failure to exercise reasonable care (e.g., "negligent driving"), "neglectful" is more common in everyday speech and describes a general pattern of behavior or a personality trait.
When applied to inanimate objects, such as a house or a garden, it suggests a long-term lack of maintenance that has led to visible decay. It is almost always negative in connotation, suggesting a failure of responsibility or a lack of discipline.
Meanings
Examples
自分の不注意な態度が重大なミスにつながるのではないかと彼女は不安だった。