What are some alternative words for neglectful?
Synonyms for neglectful
nɪˈglɛkt fəl
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Princeton's WordNet
inattentive, neglectful(adj)
not showing due care or attention
"inattentive students"; "an inattentive babysitter"; "neglectful parents"
Synonyms:
delinquent, derelict, inattentive, remissAntonyms:
diligentderelict, delinquent, neglectful, remiss(adj)
failing in what duty requires
"derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills"
Synonyms:
abandoned, overdue, bedraggled, woebegone, tumble-down, remiss, run-down, delinquent, flea-bitten, creaky, ramshackle, deserted, decrepit, inattentive, derelict, broken-down, tatterdemalion, dilapidatedAntonyms:
diligent
English Synonyms and Antonyms
neglectful
Synonyms:
careless, drowsy, dull, heedless, inattentive, incautious, inconsiderate, negligent, oblivious, thoughtless, unwaryAntonyms:
alert, awake, careful, cautious, circumspect, on the alert, on the lookout, sleepless, vigilant, wakeful, wary, watchful, wide-awake
Dictionary of English Synonymes
neglectful(a.)
Synonyms:
heedless, careless, negligent, thoughtless
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
neglectful(a)
Synonyms:
negligent
Words popularity by usage frequency
| rank | word | |
|---|---|---|
| #8576 | abandoned | |
| #13293 | dull | |
| #20573 | deserted | |
| #21061 | overdue | |
| #21084 | delinquent | |
| #22327 | sloppy | |
| #24888 | careless | |
| #25698 | negligent | |
| #33501 | oblivious | |
| #44435 | derelict | |
| #47010 | drowsy | |
| #54532 | dilapidated | |
| #63892 | thoughtless | |
| #66244 | inconsiderate | |
| #69724 | inattentive | |
| #70794 | decrepit | |
| #76852 | remiss | |
| #84316 | unwary | |
| #98447 | ramshackle | |
| #98935 | heedless | |
| #101223 | creaky | |
| #120040 | neglectful | |
| #154287 | bedraggled | |
| #259662 | incautious | |
| #295809 | woebegone |
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