Neglectful and Obedient

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Neglectful adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

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Obedient is an antonym for neglectful.

Obedient adjective - Readily giving in to the command or authority of another.

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Neglectful is an antonym for obedient in well-behaved topic.

Nearby Words: obedience, obediently

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