neglectful

Example Sentences

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Mr. Sparks portrayed a man reaching out to his long-estranged brother in the wake of the death of their neglectful mother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

The management company acted in an inappropriate and/or neglectful manner.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 18, 2025

A mental health trust that discharged a patient despite a "real and immediate risk to her life" was neglectful in its conduct, a coroner has said.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

It doesn’t matter whether DeJoy’s management is incompetent, neglectful, sinister or merely not up to the task.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2024

In fact, they will seize every measure to defend the new prince so long as he is not neglectful of his duties.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli