neglect

• Nom désignant l'action ou l'état de ne pas accorder l'attention, le soin ou le respect nécessaire à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose, souvent par manque d'intérêt ou par oubli. Il peut aussi s'agir de l'état de ce qui est laissé à l'abandon.

A noun referring to the act or state of failing to give proper care, attention, or consideration to someone or something.

indénombrable

1. Lack of care or attentionB2formal

   The act of not giving enough care or attention to someone or something.

   négligence

   • The child suffered from years of neglect.
   • The garden showed signs of neglect with overgrown weeds.
   • Neglect of the property led to its deterioration.

   Synonymescarelessnessderelictiondisregardinattentionindifferenceomissionoversightunconcern

   Antonymesattentioncareconcernregard

2. Failure to fulfill a dutyB2formal

   The failure to properly care for or attend to a responsibility.

   Négligence dans l'exercice d'un devoir

   • The company was accused of neglect of safety regulations.
   • His neglect of his duties resulted in a warning.
   • The report highlighted the neglect of basic hygiene standards.

   Synonymescarelessnessdefaultderelictiondisregardfailurenegligenceomissionoversightremissness

   Antonymesattentioncareconscientiousnessdiligenceresponsibility

• Verbe désignant l'action de ne pas s'occuper de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, de ne pas y prêter attention, de ne pas en prendre soin correctement, ou d'omettre de faire quelque chose par manque d'attention ou de soin.

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.

   Négliger (manquer de soin)

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

   Synonymesabandondisregardforgetignoreoverlookshirk

   Antonymesattendcarecherishfosterguardnurtureprotecttend

2. Fail to do somethingB2formal

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

   Négliger de faire quelque chose

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisregardignoreomitoverlookshirkskip

   Antonymesaccomplishdischargeexecutefulfillperform