disregardful

adjective

Definition of disregardfulnext
as in careless
failing to give proper care and attention rebuked by the judge for being disregardful of their responsibilities as parents of two young children

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregardful
  1. careless
  2. neglectful
  3. lazy
Adjective
  • Their rounded faces, their piercings and makeup, their lateness and absences and profuse, careless apologies—their vulnerability was almost intolerable.
    Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Michigan fire statistics The leading cause of fire deaths in 2024 through early December are careless smoking (46%), followed by heating (16%) and explosion (16%), a report by Michigan Fire Inspectors Society said.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of careless
Adjective
  • So many negative family cycles—such as unhealthy communication or neglectful parenting patterns—are fueled by unresolved pain or frustration over past events.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Just like his neglectful father did, the scribe devalues his wife and child to chase someone else’s idea of success.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of neglectful
Adjective
  • Daryl Dixon: The Book Of Carol amped up every preposterous element of the first season and double down on lazy writing.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Moonflower Murders is the perfect comfort watch for a long, lazy weekend.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of lazy
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