Coffee is among the most consumed beverages worldwide. According to Statista, an average person consumes roughly 42.6 liters of coffee per year.
NEGLECTFUL
derelict, delinquent, neglectful, remiss
(adjective) failing in what duty requires; “derelict (or delinquent) in his duty”; “neglectful of his duties”; “remiss of you not to pay your bills”
inattentive, neglectful
(adjective) not showing due care or attention; “inattentive students”; “an inattentive babysitter”; “neglectful parents”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
neglectful (comparative more neglectful, superlative most neglectful)
Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention.
Source: Wiktionary
Neg*lect"ful, a.
Definition: Full of neglect; heedless; careless; negligent; inattentive; indifferent. Pope. A cold and neglectful countenance. Locke. Though the Romans had no great genius for trade, yet they were not entirely neglectful of it. Arbuthnot.
– Neg*lect"ful*ly, adv.
– Neg*lect"ful*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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