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neglected

Pronunciation: [nɪˈɡlɛktɪd]

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Learn how to use neglected in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “care and attention”

(adjective) when something or someone has not been taken care of or paid attention to. If a garden is overgrown and full of weeds, it is neglected because nobody has taken care of it.

Example

The neglected park finally received new plants and benches to make it nice again.

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He never neglected his homework; he always did it on time.

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Why do some animals become neglected when their owners don't take care of them?

Context: “care and attention”

(verb) to fail to take care of something or someone. This happens when you forget or choose not to pay attention to what is needed.

Example

She neglected her plants but decided to start watering them again.

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He never neglected his duties at work and always made sure everything was done.

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What happens when you neglect your responsibilities?

How to pronounce neglected

Pronunciation: [nɪˈɡlɛktɪd]

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