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neglectful of

[nɪˈɡlɛktfəl əv]
adjective phrase
negligente com; descuidado com
1. Failing to give proper care or attention to someone or something; not taking adequate responsibility
He was neglectful of his duties as a father.
Ele era negligente com seus deveres como pai.
2. Characterized by lack of attention or care; inattentive
The company was neglectful of safety regulations.
A empresa era descuidada com as regulamentações de segurança.
NYC Slang
slackin' on; buggin' out on (informal)
Synonyms
careless ofheedless ofunmindful ofderelict inremiss ininattentive to
Antonyms
mindful ofattentive tocareful ofregardful ofconscientious about

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negligente com; descuidado com
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
negligente com
Common in formal and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
descuidado com
More colloquial usage
Portugal
negligente para com; descurado em relação a
Portuguese preference for 'para com' construction

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye to
let slip through the cracks
drop the ball
fall short of one's duties
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