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neglectfully abandon

[nɪˈɡlɛktfəli əˈbændən]
verb phrase
abandonar negligentemente
1. to leave someone or something without proper care or attention; to desert carelessly
He neglectfully abandoned his responsibilities after the accident.
Ele abandonou negligentemente suas responsabilidades após o acidente.
2. to forsake or leave behind in a careless or inattentive manner
The family neglectfully abandoned their elderly relatives.
A família abandonou negligentemente seus parentes idosos.
Synonyms
carelessly abandonthoughtlessly desertirresponsibly forsakeheedlessly leave
Antonyms
carefully maintainattentively care forresponsibly supportdutifully preserve

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abandonar negligentemente
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
abandonar negligentemente
formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave in the lurch
turn one's back on
wash one's hands of
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