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Adjective: neglectful  ni'glekt-ful
  1. Not showing due care or attention
    "neglectful parents"
    - inattentive
     
  2. Failing in what duty requires
    "neglectful in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"
    - derelict, delinquent, remiss

See also: neglectfully, neglectfulness, negligent