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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Adjective
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Following the accident, the driver, a 61-year-old woman, was cited with careless driving and cooperated with investigators at the scene, the sheriff’s office said.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025 -
She was cited with careless driving, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Stress Factors There a few factors, mostly neglectful, that can cause stress on your peace lily.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2025
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The rise of institutional investment in housing has also made people more vulnerable to eviction and to neglectful or abusive landlord management practices.—
Made by History,
TIME,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The natural hot springs and spa are favorites among the more mature crowd, and the indoor pool, two-acre water park (complete with waterslide and a lazy river), and lawn games appeal to younger generations.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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And, being just 20 minutes from Athens’ city center, the hotel is perfectly positioned for both lazy beach days and quick jaunts to the Acropolis.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Disregardful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disregardful. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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