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neglected

neglected

4.1
Not given proper attention and often ignored by others
  • adjective
  • /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/
translation icon : ignorado
  • Her neglected duties at work resulted in a backlog of tasks that overwhelmed her.

And he says these are often neglected in heroic fantasy.

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Examples

  • And he says these are often neglected in heroic fantasy.

  • Then after the realities which have been neglected, there are priorities which have been also ignored.

  • Unfortunately, this is a sort of a neglected element in Durkheim.

  • You know, there are lots of neglected topics in IO like any, any field actually.

  • And here we finally get to this neglected interpretation that that me and Kelvin are exploring.

  • Many children in the orphanage were neglected and longing for care and affection.

  • The once beautiful garden became neglected after no one took the time to tend to it.

Synonyms

forgotten
vsneglected
21 2.0

Not remembered or noticed and left alone

describes lack of proper attention that may be intentional or ongoing
unloved
vsneglected
15 3.4

Not cared for or shown affection

means lack of general attention rather than specifically absence of affection
unheeded
vsneglected
5 6.5

Not noticed or ignored so no one pays attention

covers lack of general attention beyond just spoken advice
untended
vsneglected
3 4.9

Not given care, like a garden

focuses on general lack of attention beyond physical maintenance
uncared-for
vsneglected
1 4.2

Not looked after and left in bad condition

is a general failure to give proper attention, not only care
ignored
vsneglected
1.6

People do not pay attention to a person or thing

is left without proper attention, not necessarily on purpose
overlooked
vsneglected
4.0

People do not notice it when it is important

expresses general lack of proper attention instead of being accidentally missed

Antonyms

68 2.9

Someone looks after them to keep them healthy and safe

How Ignored

ignored
1.6
neglected
4.1

Surface Forms

neglected positive

Morphology

neglected = neglect (transparent) = neglect + ed

Adjectival use of the past-participle '-ed' on the verb 'neglect' yields a meaning clearly derived from the verb.

Etymology

Neglected comes from Latin neg- 'not' and legere 'to pick or choose', so it once meant 'not chosen' or 'not picked'. That's why when a person, idea, or warning is given no attention or care, it is called neglected.