mite-neglectful
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/maɪt-nɪˈɡlɛktfəl/
slightly careless
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-neglectful' originates from the combination of 'mite,' meaning 'a small amount,' and 'neglectful,' meaning 'careless or inattentive.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'mite-neglectful' combines the Old English 'mite,' meaning 'small,' with 'neglectful,' derived from the Latin 'neglectus,' meaning 'disregarded.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'slightly careless,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
slightly neglectful or careless.
He was mite-neglectful in his duties, often forgetting small tasks.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 22:16