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neglected

adj.
US //nəˈɡɫɛktəd// UK //nɪɡlˈɛktɪd// ne·glect·ed
  1. 1 uncared for (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    not receiving enough care or attention.

    suffering from a lack of proper care, maintenance, or attention.

    Example

    The garden was neglected and full of tall weeds.

    Example

    The neglected infrastructure of the old industrial district posed a significant challenge for the urban renewal committee.

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