neglectful
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In the episode “Helga on the Couch,” Helga’s emotionally neglectful household was on poignant display.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
An important study from Australia found that in the last few decades we have really lowered the threshold to what is labeled harmful, abusive, traumatizing and neglectful behavior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
The management company acted in an inappropriate and/or neglectful manner.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 18, 2025
"Women are raised in a different way," DeGeneres says, before sharing a personal moment about growing up in a neglectful home, and having OCD and ADD.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 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
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