inadequate care of oneself; not looking after oneself properly
The coroner recorded a verdict of death from self-neglect.
Although it may take years before self-abuse takes its toll, we cannot get away withbeing overweight, drinking excess alcohol, smoking or self-neglect.
Examples of 'self-neglect' in a sentence
self-neglect
The coroner ruled out neglect or self-neglect as a contributory factor in the death.