as in neglectful
failing to give proper care and attention
our chronically neglecting custodian has let trash accumulate around the warehouse
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in forgetting
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
I've neglected my garden, and now it's overgrown with weeds
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in failing
to miss the opportunity or obligation
conveniently, the job applicant neglected to mention his criminal record
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Adjective
-
The play revolves around two modern-day brothers, Booth and Lincoln, whose fate may be determined by the names their profoundly neglectful parents saddled them with as a joke — a joke with an archetypal punchline.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
-
In fact, research shows that when a partner is perceived and controlling and neglectful, it is associated with lower relationship satisfaction.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
But should investors really be ignoring small caps in 2025?—
Bret Kenwell,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
-
See video … WATCH RAYMOND ARROYO – Biden rewarded murderers while ignoring the innocent and their families.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Another pitfall is forgetting about the investments that are placed in the IRA.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
-
She was cast after a previous actress kept forgetting her lines, Cherry says.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
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
-
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
Adjective
-
She was cited with careless driving, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Following the accident, the driver, a 61-year-old woman, was cited with careless driving and cooperated with investigators at the scene, the sheriff’s office said.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
As for your current situation, omitting those women from future outings seems reasonable to Miss Manners.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
For those who prefer a little more structure to their days, the resort has all kinds of other tricks up its sleeve, including an expansive waterpark featuring a lazy river, several waterslides, and adults-only pools surrounded by cabanas and day beds.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
-
Attractions include a one-acre wave pool, lazy river, and Summit Plummet, one of the tallest and fastest free-fall body slides in the world.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
It's been wildly negligent that the board has done nothing to curb Elon's behavior, especially around extremist statements.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
-
The mother of a 5-year-old Florida boy who died last week after allegedly drinking a cup of juice that had methamphetamine in it is now facing a negligent manslaughter charge after she was arrested last week, PEOPLE has learned.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Neglecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglecting. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share