Synonyms for
Neglected
Definition
to fail to take care of or give attention to someone or something
Synonyms & similar words
pretermit
leaveout
overleap
disregard
ignored
ignore
unattended
attendto
overlook
drop
miss
fail
unheeded
neglect
omit
abandoned
ignored
overlooked
disregarded
forgotten
undeveloped
unappreciated
unheeded
unloved
unwatched
rejected
deserted
forsaken
neglected
neglectful
negligent
unattended
untended
mismanaged
underrated
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- neglected child
- neglected duty
- neglected area
- neglected to mention
- neglected maintenance
- neglected the advice
- neglected to respond
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe a lack of care or attention towards a person, duty, or thing. Can imply a failure to fulfill a responsibility.
Example sentences
- The dog was neglected and not fed for days.
- The park was neglected and had trash everywhere.
- The old house was neglected and falling apart.
- The child felt neglected when their parents didn't come to their game.
- The teacher neglected to grade the homework on time.
Quotes
“A child who is allowed to be disrespectful to his parents will not have true respect for anyone.” - Billy Graham
“Neglect of the arts is a national disease.” - William L. Sullivan
“Neglect of the mind in favor of the heart and soul has disastrous consequences.” - Laura Weakley