neglect

1 of 2

verb

ne·glect ni-ˈglekt How to pronounce neglect (audio)

neglected; neglecting; neglects

transitive verb

: to give little attention or respect to : disregard

The building has been neglected for years.

: to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness

The prison guard neglected his duty.

neglecter noun

neglect

2 of 2

noun

: an act or instance of neglecting something

: the condition of being neglected

Example Sentences

Verb The building has been neglected for years. The city has neglected the teacher shortage for too long. The prison guard neglected his duty. Noun The park was overgrown and littered from years of neglect. The parents were charged with child neglect. The house is in a state of neglect. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Shira Scott Astrof, founder of the Animal Rescue Mission, wants the city to put dogs involved in abuse or neglect cases in foster homes.

Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 In a 2014 report, the Michigan Office of the Auditor General found that the state recipient rights office failed to open investigations immediately as required after receiving complaints alleging abuse and neglect at the those hospitals.

Jennifer Dixon, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Almost all abuse and neglect allegations stem from incidents that occur inside.

Molly Parker, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 Court records show in that case, Opelika police received a child abuse and neglect report from DHR that stated Hughley-Carr’s newborn had tested positive for marijuana and cocaine following the mother’s emergency C-Section.

Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 30 Aug. 2022 Police have charged the father and stepmother of 5-year-old Pradeline Delinois with child abuse and neglect after the girl died of injuries related to blunt force trauma, officials announced Friday.

Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 Protesters gather at the Utah Capitol to call for removing the clergy exemption from mandatory reporting in cases of abuse and neglect on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.

David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 The song gave voice to the historic moment, touching on homophobia, government mismanagement and neglect, and homes left roofless by hurricanes.

Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022 This is an area that multifamily project sponsors neglect at their own peril.

Veena Jetti, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022

Noun

But across the state, graves are falling into disrepair as earth, grass and weeds swallow markers that have become illegible with years of corrosion and neglect.

Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 Munton last week considered closing the school, but Agape officials told authorities that the person on the abuse and neglect registry was fired on Wednesday.

Jim Salter, ajc, 12 Sep. 2022 The water crisis was a result of decades-long neglect, with a failing water treatment system that had a history of equipment failures and issues, according to Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba.

Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Andrade, 27, was indicted on a charge of second-degree murder, and on two counts of cruelty and neglect of her two older sons.

Amanda Milkovits, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 The city’s power department officials were blamed for utter neglect.

Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 6 Sep. 2022 This neglect had normalized the regime’s human-rights abuses and propaganda.

Steve Walker, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2022 Many in the majority-Black city where around a quarter of residents live in poverty say that systemic neglect is one of the drivers of Jackson's water issues.

Austin Steele, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 Along with manslaughter, Matthew Allen is facing charges of kidnapping, unlawful transport of human remains, tampering with evidence, grand theft auto and child neglect.

Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

borrowed from Latin neglēctus, past participle of neglegere, neclegere "to disregard, do nothing about, fail to care for," from nec "not" (probably from ne- "not" + -ce, deictic element, going back to Indo-European *ḱe, *ḱi) + legere "to gather, select, read" — more at no entry 1, he entry 1, legend

Note: The Latin formative nec in this word and (with invariable voicing) in negō, negāre "to deny" (see negate) and negōtium "business, difficulty" (see negotiate) is presumably identical with Old Latin nec "not" and distinct from nec as a reduced form of neque "and not."

Noun

borrowed from Latin neglēctus, from neglegere, neclegere "to disregard, do nothing about, neglect entry 1" + -tus, suffix of verbal action

First Known Use

Verb

1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

neglect 1 of 2

verb

ne·glect ni-ˈglekt How to pronounce neglect (audio)

neglected; neglecting

: to fail to give the right amount of attention to

The property has been neglected.

: to fail to do or look after especially because of carelessness

She neglected to say goodbye.

neglect

2 of 2

noun

: lack of attention or care to something or someone

neglect of duty

: the state of not being looked after or given attention

The house suffers from neglect.

neglect 1 of 2

noun

as in disrepair

the state of being unattended to or not cared for for years the barn sat in neglect until one day it finally fell down

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

disrepair
dilapidation
inattention
negligence
abandonment
desertion
deterioration
seediness
decay
desolation
disintegration
decrepitude
ruin
ruination
dereliction
dumpiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

repair
preservation
conservation
upkeep
keeping

as in negligence

the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action your ongoing neglect of your health is going to land you in the hospital someday

Synonyms & Similar Words

negligence
failure
oversight
default
delinquency
carelessness
dereliction
nonfeasance
inadvertence
misprision
laxity
inadvertency
heedlessness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

discharge
compliance
fulfillment
fulfilment

neglect

2 of 2

verb

as in to ignore

to fail to give proper attention to as usual the news media neglected the real issues of the campaign and focused on personalities

Synonyms & Similar Words

ignore
forget
disregard
overlook
miss
pass over
bypass
slight
omit
reject
overpass
fail
slur (over)
disdain
skimp
scorn
pooh
scant
shrug off
pooh-pooh
sluff (off)
slough (off)
brush (aside or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tend (to)
appreciate
regard
heed
attend (to)
mind
foster
remember
treasure
value
cultivate
cherish
nurture
nurse
prize
listen (to)
notice
follow
observe
pamper
watch
note
mark
remark

as in to forget

to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness I've neglected my garden, and now it's overgrown with weeds

Synonyms & Similar Words

forget
shirk
slack (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

do
remember
attend (to)
perform
accomplish
execute
maintain
achieve
carry out
keep up

as in to fail

to miss the opportunity or obligation conveniently, the job applicant neglected to mention his criminal record

Synonyms & Similar Words

forget
fail
omit
ignore
disregard
miss out on
overlook
slight
pass over
default
pretermit
skip
slide
overpass
slip

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

remember
heed
do
mind
observe
keep
practice
practise
perform
satisfy
fulfill
fulfil
discharge
execute
meet
comply (with)
carry out

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of neglect are disregard, forget, ignore, overlook, and slight. While all these words mean "to pass over without giving due attention," neglect implies giving insufficient attention to something that merits one's attention.

habitually neglected his studies

In some situations, the words disregard and neglect are roughly equivalent. However, disregard suggests voluntary inattention.

disregarded the wishes of his family

While the synonyms forget and neglect are close in meaning, forget may suggest either a willful ignoring or a failure to impress something on one's mind.

forget what others say

The words ignore and neglect are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ignore implies a failure to regard something obvious.

ignored the snide remark

The synonyms overlook and neglect are sometimes interchangeable, but overlook suggests disregarding or ignoring through haste or lack of care.

in my rush I overlooked a key example

The meanings of slight and neglect largely overlap; however, slight implies contemptuous or disdainful disregarding or omitting.

slighted several major authors in her survey

单词	neglect
释义	neglect 1 of 2 verb ne·glect ni-ˈglekt neglected; neglecting; neglects transitive verb 1 : to give little attention or respect to : disregard The building has been neglected for years. 2 : to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness The prison guard neglected his duty. neglecter noun neglect 2 of 2 noun 1 : an act or instance of neglecting something 2 : the condition of being neglected Synonyms Verb bypass disregard forget ignore overlook overpass pass over slight slur (over) Noun desolation dilapidation disrepair seediness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The building has been neglected for years. The city has neglected the teacher shortage for too long. The prison guard neglected his duty. Noun The park was overgrown and littered from years of neglect. The parents were charged with child neglect. The house is in a state of neglect. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Shira Scott Astrof, founder of the Animal Rescue Mission, wants the city to put dogs involved in abuse or neglect cases in foster homes. Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 In a 2014 report, the Michigan Office of the Auditor General found that the state recipient rights office failed to open investigations immediately as required after receiving complaints alleging abuse and neglect at the those hospitals. Jennifer Dixon, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Almost all abuse and neglect allegations stem from incidents that occur inside. Molly Parker, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 Court records show in that case, Opelika police received a child abuse and neglect report from DHR that stated Hughley-Carr’s newborn had tested positive for marijuana and cocaine following the mother’s emergency C-Section. Carol Robinson \| Crobinson@al.com, al, 30 Aug. 2022 Police have charged the father and stepmother of 5-year-old Pradeline Delinois with child abuse and neglect after the girl died of injuries related to blunt force trauma, officials announced Friday. Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 Protesters gather at the Utah Capitol to call for removing the clergy exemption from mandatory reporting in cases of abuse and neglect on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 The song gave voice to the historic moment, touching on homophobia, government mismanagement and neglect, and homes left roofless by hurricanes. Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022 This is an area that multifamily project sponsors neglect at their own peril. Veena Jetti, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Noun But across the state, graves are falling into disrepair as earth, grass and weeds swallow markers that have become illegible with years of corrosion and neglect. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 Munton last week considered closing the school, but Agape officials told authorities that the person on the abuse and neglect registry was fired on Wednesday. Jim Salter, ajc, 12 Sep. 2022 The water crisis was a result of decades-long neglect, with a failing water treatment system that had a history of equipment failures and issues, according to Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Andrade, 27, was indicted on a charge of second-degree murder, and on two counts of cruelty and neglect of her two older sons. Amanda Milkovits, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 The city’s power department officials were blamed for utter neglect. Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 6 Sep. 2022 This neglect had normalized the regime’s human-rights abuses and propaganda. Steve Walker, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2022 Many in the majority-Black city where around a quarter of residents live in poverty say that systemic neglect is one of the drivers of Jackson's water issues. Austin Steele, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 Along with manslaughter, Matthew Allen is facing charges of kidnapping, unlawful transport of human remains, tampering with evidence, grand theft auto and child neglect. Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb borrowed from Latin neglēctus, past participle of neglegere, neclegere "to disregard, do nothing about, fail to care for," from nec "not" (probably from ne- "not" + -ce, deictic element, going back to Indo-European ḱe, ḱi) + legere "to gather, select, read" — more at no entry 1, he entry 1, legend Note: The Latin formative nec in this word and (with invariable voicing) in negō, negāre "to deny" (see negate) and negōtium "business, difficulty" (see negotiate) is presumably identical with Old Latin nec "not" and distinct from nec as a reduced form of neque "and not." Noun borrowed from Latin neglēctus, from neglegere, neclegere "to disregard, do nothing about, neglect entry 1" + -tus, suffix of verbal action First Known Use Verb 1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing neglect benign neglect benign neglect Kids Definition neglect 1 of 2 verb ne·glect ni-ˈglekt neglected; neglecting 1 : to fail to give the right amount of attention to The property has been neglected. 2 : to fail to do or look after especially because of carelessness She neglected to say goodbye. neglect 2 of 2 noun 1 : lack of attention or care to something or someone neglect of duty 2 : the state of not being looked after or given attention The house suffers from neglect. Choose the Right Synonym for neglect Verb neglect and disregard mean to pass over something without giving it any or enough attention. neglect is used when a person does not give, whether deliberately or not, enough attention to something that deserves or requires attention. You have been neglecting your homework. disregard is used for deliberately overlooking something usually because it is not considered worth noticing. He disregarded the "keep out" sign. Legal Definition neglect noun ne·glect : a disregard of duty resulting from carelessness, indifference, or willfulness especially : a failure to provide a child under one's care with proper food, clothing, shelter, supervision, medical care, or emotional stability compare abuse sense 2, negligence neglect 1 of 2 noun 1 as in disrepair the state of being unattended to or not cared for for years the barn sat in neglect until one day it finally fell down Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disrepair dilapidation inattention negligence abandonment desertion deterioration seediness decay desolation disintegration decrepitude ruin ruination dereliction dumpiness Antonyms & Near Antonyms repair preservation conservation upkeep keeping 2 as in negligence the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action your ongoing neglect of your health is going to land you in the hospital someday Synonyms & Similar Words negligence failure oversight default delinquency carelessness dereliction nonfeasance inadvertence misprision laxity inadvertency heedlessness Antonyms & Near Antonyms discharge compliance fulfillment fulfilment neglect 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to ignore to fail to give proper attention to as usual the news media neglected the real issues of the campaign and focused on personalities Synonyms & Similar Words ignore forget disregard overlook miss pass over bypass slight omit reject overpass fail slur (over) disdain skimp scorn pooh scant shrug off pooh-pooh sluff (off) slough (off) brush (aside or off) Antonyms & Near Antonyms tend (to) appreciate regard heed attend (to) mind foster remember treasure value cultivate cherish nurture nurse prize listen (to) notice follow observe pamper watch note mark remark See More 2 as in to forget to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness I've neglected my garden, and now it's overgrown with weeds Synonyms & Similar Words forget shirk slack (off) Antonyms & Near Antonyms do remember attend (to) perform accomplish execute maintain achieve carry out keep up See More 3 as in to fail to miss the opportunity or obligation conveniently, the job applicant neglected to mention his criminal record Synonyms & Similar Words forget fail omit ignore disregard miss out on overlook slight pass over default pretermit skip slide overpass slip Antonyms & Near Antonyms remember heed do mind observe keep practice practise perform satisfy fulfill fulfil discharge execute meet comply (with) carry out See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of neglect are disregard, forget, ignore, overlook, and slight. While all these words mean "to pass over without giving due attention," neglect implies giving insufficient attention to something that merits one's attention. habitually neglected his studies In some situations, the words disregard and neglect are roughly equivalent. However, disregard suggests voluntary inattention. disregarded the wishes of his family While the synonyms forget and neglect are close in meaning, forget may suggest either a willful ignoring or a failure to impress something on one's mind. forget what others say The words ignore and neglect are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ignore implies a failure to regard something obvious. ignored the snide remark The synonyms overlook and neglect are sometimes interchangeable, but overlook suggests disregarding or ignoring through haste or lack of care. in my rush I overlooked a key example The meanings of slight and neglect largely overlap; however, slight implies contemptuous or disdainful disregarding or omitting. slighted several major authors in her survey
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neglect

verb

noun

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Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing neglect

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