21
neglectful(adjective, neglect, indifferent, behaviour, indifference)
21
careless(adjective, indifferent, behaviour, inattention)
18
unconcerned(adjective, person, neglect, careless, behavior)
17
nonchalant(adjective, person, neglect, careless, behavior)
13
unprotective(adjective, neglect, indifference, carelessness, inattention)
13
overly lenient(expression, adjective, indifferent, behaviour, inattention)
12
inconsiderate(adjective, person, neglect, careless, behavior)
11
heedless(adjective, person, neglect, careless, behavior)
11
permissive(adjective, indifferent, behaviour, inattention)
11
uninterested(adjective, neglect, indifference, carelessness, inattention)
10
insensitive(adjective, neglect, indifference, carelessness, inattention)
10
absent-minded(adjective, person, careless, behavior)
10
abstracted(adjective, person, careless, behavior)
10
disregardful(adjective, person, careless, behavior)
10
forgetful(adjective, person, careless, behavior)
10
unguarded(adjective, person, careless, behavior)
10
unmindful(adjective, person, careless, behavior)
10
unobservant(adjective, person, careless, behavior)
9
malicious(adjective, indifferent, behaviour, inattention)
9
negligent(adjective, person, careless, behavior)
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