Antonyms for neglectfulness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ni-glekt-fuhl
Phonetic Transcription : nɪˈglɛkt fəl


Definition of neglectfulness

Origin :
  • 1640s, from neglect + -ful. Related: Neglectfully; neglectfulness. Earlier in same sense was neglective (1610s).
  • As in laziness : noun unwillingness to work, be active
  • As in neglect : noun failure, default
  • As in negligence : noun carelessness
  • As in carelessness : noun unconcern
  • As in laxness : noun negligence
  • As in remissness : noun negligence
  • As in shiftlessness : noun laziness
  • As in slackness : noun negligence
  • As in slothfulness : noun laziness
  • As in sluggardness : noun laziness
Example sentences :
  • She seemed to be blaming herself for neglectfulness, and thus the enterprise of going out had the look of an act of duty.
  • Extract from : « The Price of Love » by Arnold Bennett

Synonyms for neglectfulness

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