# neglectful

> English word · Adjective · frequency rank #55,614

## Definitions
1. Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.

## Etymology
From neglect + -ful.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/neglectful