neglecting

the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

n lack of attention and due care n the state of something that has been unused and neglected n willful lack of care and attention n the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern n failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances v leave undone or leave out v fail to do something

neglecting to do something

A writ commanding something to be done, or requiring a reason for neglecting it. n

habitually neglecting prayer to God; without prayer.