neglectful

The word “neglectful” has 3 syllables: ne-glect-ful

It's pronounced as /nɪˈɡlɛk.tfəl/

What is synonym and antonym for neglectful?

In the thesaurus, “neglectful” has 34 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for neglectful along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for neglectful

apathetic
behindhand
careless
delinquent
derelict
disinterested
disregardful
disregarding
forgetful
heedless
inattentive
incautious
indifferent
irresponsible
lax
lazy
loose
neglecting
negligent
oblivious
reckless
regardless
remiss
slack
thoughtless
uncaring
unconcerned
unguarded
unheeding
uninterested
unmindful
unthinking
unwary
wild

Antonyms for neglectful

alert
attentive
careful
caring
cautious
chary
circumspect
concerned
conscientious
foresighted
forethoughtful
gingerly
guarded
heedful
heeding
interested
meticulous
mindful
nonnegligent
observant
painstaking
provident
punctilious
regardful
regarding
responsible
successful
thinking
thoughtful
vigilant
wary
watchful

Meanings of neglectful

adjective
1. Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention.

Example Sentences

The neglectful caretaker failed to provide the animals with adequate food and shelter.
Her neglectful attitude towards her studies resulted in poor grades.
The company was criticized for being neglectful of its employees' mental health needs.
A neglectful parent can significantly impact a child's emotional well-being.
The neglectful handling of the project led to missed deadlines and unsatisfactory results.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neglectful, such as: alert, apathetic, attentive, behindhand, careful, careless, caring.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.