Understanding Neglect: Definition, Types, and Consequences

Neglectful means failing to give proper attention or care to someone or something. It can involve ignoring someone's needs, failing to provide adequate support or resources, or being consistently late or unreliable. Neglect can be intentional or unintentional, and it can have serious consequences for the person or thing being neglected.

Example: "The teacher was neglectful of the student's needs, often leaving them alone during recess."

Synonyms: careless, uncaring, inattentive, remiss, delinquent.

Antonyms: attentive, caring, considerate, diligent, responsible.

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