as in neglectful
failing to give proper care and attention
our chronically neglecting custodian has let trash accumulate around the warehouse
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as in ignoring
to fail to give proper attention to
as usual the news media neglected the real issues of the campaign and focused on personalities
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as in forgetting
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
I've neglected my garden, and now it's overgrown with weeds
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as in failing
to miss the opportunity or obligation
conveniently, the job applicant neglected to mention his criminal record
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Recent Examples of neglecting
Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Being revved up for a slot means that DJs and producers are putting up barriers and neglecting their mental health.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Organizations focusing exclusively on AI systems while neglecting the development of their human talent risk creating sophisticated tools with diminishing returns.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Games often fail to equally serve each pillar, or in having them in service of each other — favoring any one aspect can lead to neglecting another.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Democrats also questioned why the amendment should be a priority at all, saying that Republicans were neglecting more pressing matters facing the state such as affordable child care, public education and gun control.
—Julie Bosman, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Despite good intentions, many initiatives fall short by neglecting this complexity.
—Shekar Natarajan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Tennessee Titans Cam Ward | QB | Miami After neglecting the position in free agency, the Titans take their quarterback of the future with the first pick.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The consequences of neglecting this leadership crisis are severe.
—Barry Marshall, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
The two properties tell a story of how Black communities are invested in and what is the best way to go about it without displacing or neglecting residents.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Being revved up for a slot means that DJs and producers are putting up barriers and neglecting their mental health.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Organizations focusing exclusively on AI systems while neglecting the development of their human talent risk creating sophisticated tools with diminishing returns.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Games often fail to equally serve each pillar, or in having them in service of each other — favoring any one aspect can lead to neglecting another.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Democrats also questioned why the amendment should be a priority at all, saying that Republicans were neglecting more pressing matters facing the state such as affordable child care, public education and gun control.
—Julie Bosman, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Despite good intentions, many initiatives fall short by neglecting this complexity.
—Shekar Natarajan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Tennessee Titans Cam Ward | QB | Miami After neglecting the position in free agency, the Titans take their quarterback of the future with the first pick.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The consequences of neglecting this leadership crisis are severe.
—Barry Marshall, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglecting
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My parents were off to a party, my younger brother was in bed, and my older sister had a neglectful attitude toward babysitting me.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Like Fallen Idols, The Carters explores the early dysfunction, trauma, addiction, and neglectful parenting that contributed to each of the Carter children’s issues in adulthood.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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FedEx — The stock gained more than 1% after Jefferies upgraded FedEx to buy from hold, saying investors are ignoring the cost-cutting efforts at the packing and shipping company that will continue to drive earnings growth regardless of the macroeconomic challenges.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yet there’s no ignoring the fact that the Rockies would’ve loved to have Brito penciled in as their second baseman this year.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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But sticking to a set of core values and not forgetting the mission and vision (while embracing growth) is key to keeping customers engaged and loyal.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Though May 11 — the date Mother’s Day falls on this year — might seem lightyears away, don’t grow too complacent and make the all-too-common mistake of forgetting to secure Mom, or the mother figure in your life, a gift until the very last moment.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Having no willingness to pay Tucker and failing to approach pending free agent Framber Valdez this spring about an extension is more emblematic of how the Astros have always conducted business.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Millsap school board unanimously accepted the resignation of Superintendent Edie Martin, who was recently arrested and faces a charge related to failing to report abuse of special education students.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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Knight was also cited on suspicion of careless operation of a vessel and violation of navigation rules in the 2019 incident, but the charges were dismissed in 2020, court records show.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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There is no place in our organization for such bias, grudge-holding, or careless voting.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Lobbyists and foreign agents often send congressional offices news clippings that paint their clients in a favorable light while omitting those that are less flattering.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Goldberg was responsible in not spilling the beans as the planes and missiles were being put into combat and continues to be responsible in omitting the name of a CIA officer.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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According to plans that seem about as fluid as a lazy river, this is the last year of the race at Pimlico, as it is currently constructed … or deconstructed.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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About The Free Admission Offer The two water parks, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park are filled with rides, a lazy river, a wave pool, multiple dining options, and more.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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Charges of criminally negligent homicide against the other three — a businessman traveling with Payne, the hotel manager and the main receptionist — were dropped in February.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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The Minnesota plaintiffs allege that the health care giant was negligent in its handling of the cyberattack, and that their organizations shouldered a financial burden in the aftermath.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Neglecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglecting. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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