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Meaning of neglected

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

neglected

Pronunciation:/nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To fail to care for or attend to something.

    Example: to neglect duty or business;  to neglect to pay debts

  2. To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.

    Example: to neglect strangers

  3. To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Suffering from neglect.