adj
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neglected
nih-GLEHK-tihd
Neglected (adj) means not given the care or attention needed; left in a poor state. Example: “The neglected building was finally torn down last year.”
adj
1
Not given the care or attention needed; left in a poor state.
"The neglected building was finally torn down last year."
"The neglected garden was full of weeds and broken flowerpots."
"He felt neglected when nobody called him on his birthday."
How to use neglected
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLeft uncared-for.
Common pairings
neglected garden
feel neglected
neglected property
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more neglected
- Superlative
- most neglected
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Rhymes for neglected
erected
elected
expected
dejected
directed
affected
detected
selected
effected
infected
projected
deflected
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Frequently asked questions
What does “neglected” mean?
The word “neglected” means not given the care or attention needed; left in a poor state. In plain terms, left uncared-for.
How do you pronounce “neglected”?
“Neglected” is pronounced nih-GLEHK-tihd (/nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “neglected” in a sentence?
Here is “neglected” used in a sentence: “The neglected building was finally torn down last year.”
What part of speech is “neglected”?
“Neglected” is an adjective.
Is “neglected” a common word?
“Neglected” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between neglect and neglected?
Neglect is the verb or noun describing the act or state of failing to give proper care, while neglected is the adjective describing something or someone that has suffered from that lack of care, as in "a neglected garden."
Can 'neglected' describe both people and things?
Yes, neglected can describe a person not given the care or attention they need, as well as an object or place left in a poor state, such as a neglected house or a neglected responsibility.
What does it mean to say something is 'neglected'?
It means the thing or person has not been given the care or attention needed and has consequently been left in a poor state.
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