neglected

• Describe a alguien o algo que no ha recibido el cuidado o la atención suficientes.

Describes someone or something that has not received enough care or attention.

1. Disregarded or ignoredB2formal

   Not given proper attention or consideration; overlooked.

   descuidado, ignorado

   • Her neglected advice led to a costly mistake.
   • The neglected warning signs were later found to be crucial.
   • He felt neglected by his colleagues after the promotion.

   Sinónimosdisregardedforgottenignoredoverlookedunattendedunheededunnoticed

   Antónimosacknowledgedattendedconsiderednoticedrecognized

2. Lacking a caretakerB1formal

   Not receiving proper care or maintenance; abandoned or uncared for.

   abandonado, sin cuidado

   • The neglected garden was overgrown with weeds.
   • The abandoned house looked neglected and run-down.
   • Neglected children often suffer from emotional problems.

   Sinónimosabandoneddeserteddisregardedforgottenignoredoverlookedunattendeduncared-for

   Antónimoscared-formaintained

• Verbo que indica no cuidar, atender o tratar adecuadamente a alguien o algo, o no hacer algo que se debería hacer, a menudo por descuido u omisión.

A verb used to indicate the act of failing to care for, pay attention to, or give proper attention to someone or something.

1. Fail to care forB2formal

   To fail to give proper attention or care to someone or something.

   Descuidar

   • The parents neglected their children's basic needs.
   • He neglected his garden, and it became overgrown.
   • The landlord neglected to repair the broken heater.

   Sinónimosabandondisregardforgetignoreoverlookshirk

   Antónimosattendcarecherishfosterguardnurtureprotecttend

2. Fail to do somethingB2formal

   To fail to perform a duty or task, often due to carelessness or oversight.

   dejar de hacer, omitir

   • She neglected to lock the door before leaving.
   • He neglected his homework and failed the class.
   • The company neglected to pay its taxes on time.

   Sinónimosdisregardignoreomitoverlookshirkskip

   Antónimosaccomplishdischargeexecutefulfillperform