disregardful

adjective

Definition of disregardfulnext
as in careless
failing to give proper care and attention rebuked by the judge for being disregardful of their responsibilities as parents of two young children

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregardful
  1. careless
  2. neglectful
  3. lazy
Adjective
  • Careless sure, but the letter was not close to equally as careless.
    Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In tonight’s Season 2 finale, Maggie (Kohan), Cal (Murray), Frank (Tom Jackson) and Edna (Andrea Menard) work together to help Sully (Patterson) keep the Crossing from falling into the wrong hands, but a careless mistake may cost someone their life.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of careless
Adjective
  • Keepers of the Wild, Valentine This wildlife refuge along Historic Route 66 northeast of Kingman is home to hundreds of animals rescued from neglectful and abusive situations.
    Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
  • So many negative family cycles—such as unhealthy communication or neglectful parenting patterns—are fueled by unresolved pain or frustration over past events.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of neglectful
Adjective
  • Erik Kain Another lazy January Sunday is spread out before us.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Pitt made a lazy post entry pass early in the second half of Duke’s eventual 76-47 blowout win Tuesday.
    Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of lazy
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