neglectful (neglektful)

[ duties. His lovely daughter, lovelier in her tears,... Silent went next, neglectful of her charms. Goldsmith , Des. Vil., 1. 377. The wearers of the crown have not been neglectful of their duty to visit Norway and to reside in Christiania. Nineteenth Century, XXIII. 63. 2. Indicating neglect, slight, or indifference. A cold and neglectful countenance. Locke , Thoughts on Education, § 57. = Syn. 1. Remi , etc. See negligent . neglectfully (neg-lekt' ful-i), adv. In a neglect ful manner; with neglect; with inattention; with carele ne or negligence. neglectfulne (neg-lekt fül-nes), n. The state or quality of being neglectful.