neglect

verb
UK: /nɪˈɡlekt/
US: /nɪˈɡlekt/

  1. To fail to take care of something or someone properly.

    1. Don't neglect your teeth or they will decay.
    2. The building was badly neglected and is now falling apart because they neglect simple maintenance.

  2. To not pay enough attention to something; to disregard or ignore.

    1. I neglect my homework sometimes.
    2. He neglects his studies, which is why his grades are low and it will be hard to improve.

Synonyms

disregard ignore overlook abandon
neglect noun

  1. The state of not being cared for properly or of not receiving enough attention.

    1. The house was in neglect.
    2. Her teeth were in a state of neglect because she does not clean them properly.

  2. The act of failing to care for someone or something; a lack of attention or care.

    1. Child neglect is a serious crime.
    2. The neglect of the old factory led to its eventual collapse, causing big problems for the town.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "neglect" in English means: To fail to take care of something or someone properly., To not pay enough attention to something; to disregard or ignore..

The phonetic transcription of "neglect" is /nɪˈɡlekt/ in British English and /nɪˈɡlekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "neglect": disregard, ignore, overlook, abandon.

Example usage of "neglect": "Don't neglect your teeth or they will decay.". More examples on the page.