neglected
Pronunciation: [nɪˈɡlɛktɪd]
Word
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.
Example
He never neglected his homework; he always did it on time.
Example
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?
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