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neglected

/nɪˈɡlektɪd/

/nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/

neglectedpast participle

More precise classification: adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "neglect".

Translations

négligéQui souffre d’un manque de soins ou d’attention ; aussi pour une personne, un lieu ou un sujet qui n’est pas suffisamment pris en charge.

The neglected garden was overgrown with weeds and wildflowers.

Le jardin négligé était envahi de mauvaises herbes et de fleurs sauvages.

Additional translations

délaisséSurtout pour un lieu, un domaine ou une personne laissés sans attention suffisante.

ignoréPour un sujet, une question ou un problème qui ne reçoit pas l’attention nécessaire.

Definitions

Suffering a lack of proper care or attention.

The neglected garden was overgrown with weeds and wildflowers.

Not receiving the necessary or appropriate attention or respect.

The neglected issue of climate change requires urgent action.

Synonyms

Antonyms

neglectverb

neglected

Past Simple

neglected

Past Simple

neglected

Past Participle

neglecting

ing-form

/nɪˈɡlekt/

/nɪˈɡlɛkt/

Translations

négliger

She neglected her garden, and now the plants are dying.

Elle a négligé son jardin, et maintenant les plantes sont en train de mourir.

Additional translations

omettre deEmploi courant avec un infinitif, surtout pour « neglect to do sth ».

délaisserS’emploie surtout pour une personne, un lieu ou une chose qu’on laisse sans attention.

Definitions

To fail to care for or give proper attention to someone or something.

She neglected her garden, and now the plants are dying.

To disregard or overlook something intentionally or unintentionally.

He neglected to mention the changes in the schedule during the meeting.

Synonyms

Antonyms

neglectnoun

Definitions

The state or condition of being disregarded or not given proper attention.

The garden fell into neglect after the family moved away.

Failure to care for or attend to something or someone.

The neglect of the old building led to its eventual collapse.

neglectadjective

Definitions

Attributive. Relating to, resulting from, or intended to prevent neglect; used before another noun.

The hospital has a unit that investigates neglect cases.