Neglecting and Nonnegligent

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Neglecting adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

Usage example: our chronically neglecting custodian has let trash accumulate around the warehouse

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Nonnegligent is an antonym for neglecting.

Nearby Words: neglect, neglected, neglectful

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Neglecting is an antonym for nonnegligent.

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