Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #34941
neglectful
疏忽的；怠慢的；不尽责的
Failing to give proper care or attention; forgetful.
- 1.
Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
疏忽的；不尽责的；健忘的
疏忽的；不尽责的；健忘的；不小心的；疏忽的
In use
She was neglectful of her responsibilities at work.
The neglectful parents left their children unattended.
He has been neglectful in replying to emails.
be neglectful of
后接名词或代词，表示对某人/某事疏忽。
She was neglectful of her duties.
她对自己的职责疏忽了。
be neglectful in doing sth
后接动名词，表示在某方面疏忽。
He was neglectful in returning the books on time.
他疏忽了准时归还书籍。
neglectful + noun
直接修饰名词，作定语。
The neglectful parent ignored the child's needs.
那个疏忽的家长忽视了孩子的需求。
Common mistakes
The child was neglectful by his parents.The child was neglected by his parents.
neglectful 是主动疏忽的形容词，表示某人疏忽；而 neglected 是过去分词，表示被疏忽。这里应使用 neglected 表示孩子被父母疏忽。
He is neglectful to his responsibilities.He is neglectful of his responsibilities.
形容词 neglectful 后常接介词 of 引出疏忽的对象，而不是 to。正确的搭配是 neglectful of。
Connections
Confusing words
- negligent
- 疏忽的，渎职的 · neglectful 强调因疏忽而未尽责任，negligent 更常用于法律或职业场景，指未能尽到应有的注意义务。
- careless
- 粗心的，不小心的 · neglectful 强调因注意力不集中而疏忽职责，careless 指做事不仔细、不谨慎，不一定涉及责任。
- inattentive
- 不注意的，漫不经心的 · neglectful 侧重未能履行应尽的责任，inattentive 强调注意力不集中，不一定导致失职。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常与of连用，表示对…疏忽
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