neglectfully

6.3

In a way that shows little care or attention

adverb
/nɪˈɡlɛktfəlɪ/

: negligentemente

She neglectfully left the garden untended for weeks, and the plants began to wither.

Examples

The paperwork was neglectfully filed, leading to serious delays in the project.
He handled the antique vase neglectfully, risking irreparable damage.
Don't treat your responsibilities neglectfully!
He spoke neglectfully about the project.
He handled the antique vase neglectfully, risking irreparable damage.
She neglectfully left the garden untended for weeks, and the plants began to wither.
The paperwork was neglectfully filed, leading to serious delays in the project.

Synonyms

inadvertently

vsneglectfully

68 5.2

Without meaning to do something

points more to ongoing neglectful attitude rather than single oversight

unintentionally

vsneglectfully

32 3.4

Without meaning to

suggests lack of care or attention rather than mere absence of intent

unwittingly

vsneglectfully

29 6.0

In a way you do not know you are doing

stresses careless or neglectful manner rather than only unawareness

carelessly

vsneglectfully

20 1.0

In a way that you do something without thinking or paying attention

carries the same idea but stresses ongoing neglect rather than single acts

absently

vsneglectfully

20 4.6

In a distracted way, as if your mind is somewhere else

implies a neglectful approach rather than only being mentally absent

irresponsibly

vsneglectfully

12 4.2

Showing no care for the bad results of what you do

centres on lack of attention rather than deliberate shirking of duty

absentmindedly

vsneglectfully

4 6.4

In a way that shows you are not paying attention because your mind is somewhere else

points to neglectful lack of care rather than simple preoccupation

negligently

vsneglectfully

4 6.6

In a careless way without proper care or attention

implies general lack of care or attention rather than formal fault only

offhandedly

vsneglectfully

3 7.0

Speak or act without careful thought

implies a careless attitude over time rather than a single casual remark

unadvisedly

vsneglectfully

2 8.4

To do something without thinking carefully first

stresses lack of ongoing care and attention rather than one poor decision

inconsiderately

vsneglectfully

1 6.5

Without thinking about other people's feelings

focuses on neglect of care and attention, not just lack of consideration

incautiously

vsneglectfully

1 7.0

In a careless way that ignores danger

focuses more on careless inattention rather than risky lack of caution

forgetfully

vsneglectfully

1 3.2

In a way that shows you do not remember

is broader, indicating lack of care or attention rather than only memory lapses

lackadaisically

vsneglectfully

1 9.5

In a lazy, careless way with little interest

focuses more on neglect through lack of attention rather than laziness alone

unmindfully

vsneglectfully

7.3

In a careless way without thinking

adds the sense of neglect over simple thoughtlessness or momentary inattention

inattentively

vsneglectfully

6.5

In a way that shows no attention to what is happening

emphasizes careless or neglectful attitude rather than mere distraction

laxly

vsneglectfully

7.8

In a careless, not strict way

leans more toward personal neglect rather than institutional or permissive lenience

unconcernedly

vsneglectfully

7.0

In a way that shows no worry or interest

suggests passive neglect through lack of attention rather than simple indifference

Antonyms

carefully

978 1.0

In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm

attentively

9 3.0

With care and strong focus on what you see or hear

How Careless

recklessly

30 4.6

negligently

4 6.6

neglectfully

6.3

carelessly

20 1.0

Surface Forms

neglectfully positive

Morphology

neglectfully = neglectful (transparent) = neglect + ful + ly

Formed by the regular adverbial suffix '-ly' added to the adjective 'neglectful'; the derivation and meaning are straightforward.

Etymology

Neglectfully comes from Latin parts neg- meaning 'not' and legere meaning 'to pick up', so it once meant 'not picking up' something. The 'pick up' part is the same in words like collect, and that's why to act neglectfully is to do something without care or attention.