Neglect: meaning, definitions and examples
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neglect
[ nɪˈɡlɛkt ]
in relationships
Fail to care for properly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He felt that she had neglected him.
- She neglected her children.
in duties
Fail to do something.
Synonyms
fail to do, neglect to do, omit
Examples of usage
- She neglected her duties as a teacher.
- He neglected to pay the bills.
general
The state or fact of being uncared for.
Synonyms
abandonment, disregard, negligence
Examples of usage
- The dog was found in a state of neglect.
Translations
Translations of the word "neglect" in other languages:
🇵🇹 negligência
🇮🇳 उपेक्षा
🇩🇪 Vernachlässigung
🇮🇩 pengabaian
🇺🇦 недбалість
🇵🇱 zaniedbanie
🇯🇵 怠慢 (たいまん)
🇫🇷 négligence
🇪🇸 negligencia
🇹🇷 ihmal
🇰🇷 태만 (taeman)
🇸🇦 إهمال
🇨🇿 zanedbání
🇸🇰 zanedbanie
🇨🇳 忽视 (hūshì)
🇸🇮 zanemarjanje
🇮🇸 vanræksla
🇰🇿 немқұрайдылық
🇬🇪 უპატივცემლობა
🇦🇿 laqeydlik
🇲🇽 negligencia
Word origin
The word 'neglect' originated from the Latin word 'neglectus', which means 'to disregard'. In English, the word has been used since the 16th century. The concept of neglect is universal, as it can be seen in various aspects of life such as relationships, duties, and general care. Neglect can have serious consequences, leading to harm or damage in different situations.
See also: neglected, neglectful, neglecting, negligence, negligent, negligible.