neglected

• Qualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui n'a pas reçu l'attention ou les soins nécessaires.

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

1. Disregarded or ignoredB2formal

   Not given proper attention or consideration; overlooked.

   négligé, délaissé

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisregardedforgottenignoredoverlookedunattendedunheededunnoticed

   Antonymesacknowledgedattendedconsiderednoticedrecognized

2. Lacking a caretakerB1formal

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

   abandonné, sans entretien

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

   Synonymesabandoneddeserteddisregardedforgottenignoredoverlookedunattendeduncared-for

   Antonymescared-formaintained

• 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