Loose
Loose adjective - Not bound by rigid standards.
Usage example: the generally loose discipline practiced by many weekend dads
Neglectful and loose are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Neglectful" instead an adjective "Loose".
Neglectful
Neglectful adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.
Usage example: he's certainly not a neglectful father as he takes very good care of his children
Loose and neglectful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Loose" instead an adjective "Neglectful".
Both words in one sentence
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We get to see his centuries-long metamorphosis in short bursts from a science nerd to a fashion-obsessed neglectful parent with a loose grip on reality, due to the power that his technology granted him.
- Of course, the real reason the Ancients are such Neglectful Precursors are because the power we see on the rare occasions they cut loose means they are capable of solving the plot in ten seconds flat.
Source: Alien Non-Interference Clause
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