neglectful
UK/ni'ɡlektful/US/ni'glektful/
B2
Definitions
adj.
Failing to give proper care or attention to someone or something
疏忽的；玩忽（职守）的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedneglect (neg- 'not' + lect 'pick up, gather') + -ful. Full of the failure to 'pick up' one's duties — careless toward what should be attended to.
Root lect still carries 128 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.neglectful parent疏于照料的父母
- 2.neglectful of duty玩忽职守
- 3.grossly neglectful严重失职的
Example Sentences
- 1.
The report described the parents as neglectful of their children's basic needs.