Synonyms for neglecting

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ni-glekt

Phonetic Transcription : nɪˈglɛkt

Définition of neglecting

Origin : 1520s, from Latin neglectus, past participle of neglegere "to make light of, disregard, be indifferent to, not heed, not trouble oneself about," literally "not to pick up," variant of neclegere, from Old Latin nec "not" (see deny) + legere "pick up, select" (see lecture (n.)). Related: Neglected; neglecting.

adj disregarding

Example sentences :

What is to be said about neglecting to warn or assist others?
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

I have been neglecting my work, I fear, and so you were quite right in speaking.
Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr

Is neglecting to mature your mind, my boy, exactly the way to win the race?
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

In neglecting this duty our parents and teachers commit a veritable crime.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

"I never mentioned it to any of ye, for I was neglecting her," he went on.
Extract from : « The Universal Reciter » by Various

And the danger of neglecting her from this point of view does indeed appear to be awful.
Extract from : « Phaedo » by Plato

Men have been marooned for neglecting that little precaution.
Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl

"That is a duty you will oblige me by neglecting," laughed Andre-Louis, and drove away.
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

The landlord now appeared on the scene and began to rate Bill for neglecting his work.
Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang

He reassured her about neglecting to share the excitement with him.
Extract from : « Blue-grass and Broadway » by Maria Thompson Daviess

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