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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1
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
Verb
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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The Kentucky Humane Society is actively caring for 35 horses at Willow Hope Farm after rescuing 10 in emaciated and neglectful conditions in Franklin County Wednesday morning.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
20 Dec. 2024
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Two pit bulls were rescued from their allegedly neglectful owner and her uninhabitable home on Wednesday, Feb. 19, according to a Sunday, Feb. 23 Suffolk County SPCA news release.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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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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But should investors really be ignoring small caps in 2025?—
Bret Kenwell,
Forbes,
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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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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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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The Heat committed 14 turnovers, several of them particularly careless, and shot just 9 for 37 (24.3 percent) on threes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Nests are usually placed on a horizontal conifer branch less than 10 feet above the ground, which makes sense, given the careless, rickety appearance of their design.—
Matt Kracht,
People.com,
11 Mar. 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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James River Virginia Flowing right through Richmond, the James River is an urban tubing experience with scenic views of the Richmond skyline and a mix of lazy sections and small rapids.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Some scammers are truly lazy, as was the case here, and don’t even try to obfuscate it.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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He was accused of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide for the unintentional death of Neely – and later acquitted.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The notice contends that town officials were negligent and failed to properly supervise Moan.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Neglecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglecting. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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