neglected

adjective
UK: /nɪˈɡlektɪd/
US: /nɪˈɡlektɪd/

  1. Not given enough attention or care.

    1. The garden was neglected, full of weeds and overgrown plants.
    2. The old house looked neglected, its paint peeling and windows broken because it had been neglected for years.

  2. Failed to do something that should have been done.

    1. I neglected to water the plants, and they all died.
    2. He neglected his studies, resulting in failing grades and a reprimand from his teachers.

Synonyms

abandoned derelict overlooked
neglected verb

  1. Past simple and past participle of neglect: to fail to care for properly.

    1. She neglected her duties and faced consequences.
    2. He neglected the car's maintenance, and it eventually broke down on the highway.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "neglected" in English means: Not given enough attention or care., Failed to do something that should have been done..

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

Synonyms for "neglected": abandoned, derelict, overlooked.

Example usage of "neglected": "The garden was neglected, full of weeds and overgrown plants.". More examples on the page.