neglectful
intermediateB1/nɪˈɡlɛk(t)fəl/ · neg-lect-ful
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Meanings
Failing to give proper care or attention.
صحیح دیکھ بھال یا توجہ نہ دینا۔
غفلت کرنے والا
ghaflat karne wala
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- neglectful parent
- neglectful attitude
- neglectful behavior
Example Sentences
His neglectful attitude towards his studies affected his grades.
اس کا پڑھائی کی طرف غفلت کرنے والا رویہ اس کے درجات پر اثرانداز ہوا۔
Us ka parhai ki taraf ghaflat karne wala rawaya is ke darjat par asar andaaz hua.
Being neglectful of their responsibilities can lead to serious consequences.
اپنی ذمہ داریوں کی طرف غفلت برتنا سنگین نتائج کا موجب بن سکتا ہے۔
Apni zimmedariyon ki taraf ghaflat baratna saneen nataij ka mojib ban sakta hai.
The neglectful mother failed to notice her child's distress.
غفلت کرنے والی ماں نے اپنے بچے کی بے چینی پر توجہ نہیں دی۔
Ghaflat karne wali maan ne apne bachay ki bechaini par tawajjo nahi di.
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💡 Memory Tip
Neglectful means you neglect things.
Imagine a person ignoring an overflowing sink.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
گزر گیا ہے وقت اور میں غفلت میں ہوں، اب کیا کروں میں بس یہی ایک سوال ہے۔
Guzar gaya hai waqt aur main ghaflat mein hun, Ab kya karun main bas yehi aik sawaal hai.
Time has passed and I am in neglect, What shall I do, this is the only question.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
غفلت کا علاج غفلت ہے۔
Ghaflat ka ilaj ghaflat hai.
The cure for neglect is neglect.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "neglectus" — to overlook
First known use: 15th century
The word 'neglectful' evolved from the Latin root, reflecting the act of disregarding or failing to care for something or someone.