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
Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
To meet criteria for an involuntary exam, a person must be believed to have a mental illness and either 1) be a danger to self or others, or 2) be seriously self-neglecting.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
While temperatures were unseasonably warm around Christmas time this year, that can sometimes lure individuals into neglecting to prepare properly.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 2 Jan. 2025
Notably, the new study only looks at conscious tasks, neglecting the whirr of other cognitive processes that occur just beneath our awareness.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Venue owners and promoters have created an ecosystem prioritizing immediate profit over sustainable growth, neglecting the artists and audiences who sustain the scene.
—Andrew Bird, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
In recent years, Uber invested in rebuilding its brand—twice, demonstrating the long-term costs of neglecting brand in favor of short-term growth.
—Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Tomorrow’s Brands Although the instant gratification of performance marketing is tempting, neglecting your brand is a shortsighted strategy.
—Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Some may say that neglecting cybersecurity reflects inadequate governance and risk management, especially when companies don’t prioritize safeguarding data and operational systems.
—Jeffrey Wheatman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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When turnover is low, poor managers blend in with good ones, and even previously effective managers may grow complacent, neglecting employee motivation and productivity.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
To meet criteria for an involuntary exam, a person must be believed to have a mental illness and either 1) be a danger to self or others, or 2) be seriously self-neglecting.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
While temperatures were unseasonably warm around Christmas time this year, that can sometimes lure individuals into neglecting to prepare properly.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 2 Jan. 2025
Notably, the new study only looks at conscious tasks, neglecting the whirr of other cognitive processes that occur just beneath our awareness.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Venue owners and promoters have created an ecosystem prioritizing immediate profit over sustainable growth, neglecting the artists and audiences who sustain the scene.
—Andrew Bird, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
In recent years, Uber invested in rebuilding its brand—twice, demonstrating the long-term costs of neglecting brand in favor of short-term growth.
—Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Tomorrow’s Brands Although the instant gratification of performance marketing is tempting, neglecting your brand is a shortsighted strategy.
—Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Some may say that neglecting cybersecurity reflects inadequate governance and risk management, especially when companies don’t prioritize safeguarding data and operational systems.
—Jeffrey Wheatman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglecting
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Keepers of the Wild, Valentine This wildlife refuge along Historic Route 66 northeast of Kingman is home to hundreds of animals rescued from neglectful and abusive situations.Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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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
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But should investors really be ignoring small caps in 2025?Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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See video … WATCH RAYMOND ARROYO – Biden rewarded murderers while ignoring the innocent and their families.Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Another pitfall is forgetting about the investments that are placed in the IRA.Chris Carosa, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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She was cast after a previous actress kept forgetting her lines, Cherry says.Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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But failing to advance beyond the wild-card round (not to mention losing in infamous or controversial fashion) isn’t what fans had in mind when the front office spoke about building a sustainable contender years ago.Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Given the constant demands by wind, solar, and EV company executives for more and more government subsidies to sustain their failing business models, this reality could become disastrous for those rent-seeking industries in the coming years as the era of crony capitalism comes to a close.David Blackmon, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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His careless blind backhand pass in the neutral zone on a Blackhawks power play was intercepted and the Calgary Flames went down the ice to score their fifth goal of the game — and the fourth Jones was on for Monday night.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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People with depression may be distracted on the road, have a slower reaction time, or have careless or impulsive driving behaviors, like hard braking or speeding.Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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Officials gave him a letter indicating his brother’s body was used to train anesthesiologists — omitting that the training was held in Kentucky by a for-profit medical education company, details that were spelled out in documents obtained by reporters through public records requests.Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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As for your current situation, omitting those women from future outings seems reasonable to Miss Manners.Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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Erik Kain Another lazy January Sunday is spread out before us.Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Pitt made a lazy post entry pass early in the second half of Duke’s eventual 76-47 blowout win Tuesday.Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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She was also charged with criminally negligent homicide in connection with the death of RyLeigh, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The manager and receptionist of the hotel where Payne died, Gilda Martin and Esteban Grassi, were both charged with negligent homicide for a professional, along with Payne’s friend, Rogelio Nores, the New York Times reported.Justin Curto, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Neglecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglecting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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