pflichtvergessen
neglectful of one's duty; derelict
English translations
- 01
forgetful
- 02
duty-neglecting
Word details
- German meaning
- Seine Pflichten vernachlässigend, unaufmerksam gegenüber seinen Verantwortlichkeiten.
- English meaning
- Neglectful of duty, remiss
- Synonym
- nachlässig, säumig
- German example
- Sein pflichtvergessenes Verhalten führte zu Problemen.
- English example
- His neglectful behavior led to problems.
- Comparative
- pflichtvergessenerSuperlative: am pflichtvergessensten
Related words
- pflichtwidrig
In breach of duty means acting against one's duties or responsibilities.
Example sentences with “pflichtvergessen”
Er handelte pflichtvergessen. (He acted in a derelict manner.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the structure of the word 'pflichtvergessen'?
It is a compound of 'Pflicht' (duty) and 'vergessen' (to forget), literally 'duty-forgetting'.