Definition of "neglectful" []

• Characterized by neglect; heedless: neglectful of their responsibilities. See Synonyms at negligent. (adjective)

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• "Thus full of contradictions, unbending yet haughty, gentle yet fierce, tender and again neglectful, he by some strange art found easy entrance to the admiration and affection of women; now caressing and now tyrannizing over them according to his mood, but in every change a despot."
• "He's not neglectful, which is more than I can say for some docs."
• "Most of the children I've had in my home come from young, low-income, single mothers who did the best they could but were deemed "neglectful" for being unable to provide for their children."