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COUNTER, Eng(law)

neglectful (iou) and bean counter (oh)


neglectful (iou)



neglectful adjective. E17.
[from NEGLECT noun + -FUL.]
Characterized by neglect or inattention; negligent, heedless, careless. (Foll. by of.)
James Mill A government at once insatiable and neglectful. H. Robbins He followed Gordon..to his car, neglectful of the rain that was falling on him. R. Cobb She was getting rather untidy and..neglectful of her appearance.
neglectfully adverb M17.
neglectfulness noun L17.

bean counter (oh)



n [C] informal
someone whose job is to examine the cost of doing something, and who is concerned only with making a profit - used to show disapproval
::Since the bean counters took over the Radio station, it's become a boring place to work.