willful neglect

/ˌwɪlfəl nəˌglɛkt/
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Other forms: willful neglects

Definitions of willful neglect
  1. noun
    a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
    “his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities”
    synonyms: delinquency, dereliction
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    type of:
    neglect, neglectfulness, negligence
    the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
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