NEGLECTED
Dictionary entry overview: What does neglected mean? • NEGLECTED (adjective)
The adjective NEGLECTED has 2 senses:
1. disregarded
2. lacking a caretaker
Familiarity information: NEGLECTED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• NEGLECTED (adjective)
Meaning:
Disregarded
Synonyms:
ignored; neglected; unheeded
Context examples:
his cries were unheeded / Shaw's neglected one-act comedy, 'A Village Wooing' / her ignored advice
Similar:
unnoticed (not noticed)
Meaning:
Lacking a caretaker
Synonyms:
neglected; unattended
Context examples:
a neglected child / many casualties were lying unattended
Similar:
uncared-for (lacking needed care and attention)
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