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Adjective: neglectful  ni'glekt-ful
  1. Not showing due care or attention
    "the neglectful parents left her alone";
    - inattentive, unattentive [rare]
     
  2. Failing in what duty requires
    "neglectful in his duty";
    - derelict, delinquent, remiss

See also: negligent