# neglected

/nəˈɡɫɛktəd/ (US) · /nɪɡlˈɛktɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/neglected
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. uncared for

adjective · CEFR B2

not receiving enough care or attention.

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

- The garden was neglected and full of tall weeds.
- The neglected infrastructure of the old industrial district posed a significant challenge for the urban renewal committee.

## Examples

- He neglected his garden, so it is full of weeds.
- The landlord neglected the building for years, leading to serious structural damage and safety concerns.
- While the author focused heavily on the protagonist's internal monologue, she neglected to provide sufficient world-building, leaving the setting feeling somewhat hollow.

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