neglectfulness

Definitions of neglectfulness
  1. noun
    the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
    synonyms: neglect, negligence
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    types:
    delinquency, dereliction, willful neglect
    a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
    laxity, laxness, remissness, slackness
    an absence of rigor or strictness
    type of:
    carelessness, sloppiness
    the quality of not being careful or taking pains
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