The Opposite(Antonym) of “overprotective”
The antonyms of overprotective are neglectful and careless. The antonyms neglectful and careless convey a lack of attention or concern for someone's safety or well-being. They imply a failure to provide adequate care or protection.
Explore all Antonyms of “overprotective”
Definitions and Examples of neglectful, careless
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Failing to give proper care or attention to someone or something.
Example
The child was left alone at home for hours, and the parents were accused of being neglectful.
Not giving enough attention or thought to what one is doing; not taking care or caution.
Example
He broke the vase because he was careless and didn't watch where he was going.
Key Differences: neglectful vs careless
- 1Neglectful implies a failure to provide adequate care or attention, while overprotective implies excessive care or attention.
- 2Careless implies a lack of attention or thought, while overprotective implies an excess of attention or thought.
Effective Usage of neglectful, careless
- 1Parenting: Use these antonyms to describe different parenting styles.
- 2Relationships: Use these antonyms to describe different levels of care and attention in relationships.
- 3Workplace: Use these antonyms to describe different levels of supervision or management styles.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Neglectful implies a lack of care, while careless implies a lack of attention. Both antonyms are opposite to overprotective, which implies excessive care or attention. These words can be used to describe different parenting styles, levels of care and attention in relationships, and levels of supervision or management styles in the workplace.
