Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Neglecting.
Neglecting - as a noun
Lack of attention and due care
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disregardHypernyms (Closely Related)
inattentionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The state of something that has been unused and neglected
Example: "The house was in a terrible state of neglect"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disuseHypernyms (Closely Related)
declinationdeclineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Willful lack of care and attention
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disregardHypernyms (Closely Related)
mistreatmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
neglectfulnessnegligenceHypernyms (Closely Related)
carelessnesssloppinessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carelessnessnegligencenonperformanceHypernyms (Closely Related)
nonaccomplishmentnonachievementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Neglecting - as a verb
Leave undone or leave out
Example: "How could i miss that typo?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dropleave outmissomitoverleapoverlookpretermitHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
attend toFail to do something; leave something undone
Example: "She failed to notice that her child was no longer in his crib"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
failHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fail to attend to
Example: "He neglects his children"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She was warned about the neglecting behavior of her employees."
"The neglecting attitude of the parents led to the child's poor behavior."
"The neglecting landlord refused to fix the broken plumbing."
"Her neglecting friends never bothered to check up on her."
"The neglecting nurse left the patient unattended for hours."
Word Game Points
Is NEGLECTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, neglecting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NEGLECTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is NEGLECTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, neglecting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNEGLECTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is NEGLECTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, neglecting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNEGLECTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
