neglectful

Example Sentences

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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

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

"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 this particular case, of course, I had been set a slightly extraordinary task, but I had nevertheless not been neglectful to incorporate 'margins' wherever possible.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro