neglected

• Descreve alguém ou algo que não recebeu cuidado ou atenção suficiente; também pode indicar algo deixado de lado, abandonado ou sem manutenção.

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

1. Disregarded or ignoredB2formal

   Not given proper attention or consideration; overlooked.

   Negligenciado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdisregardedforgottenignoredoverlookedunattendedunheededunnoticed

   Antônimosacknowledgedattendedconsiderednoticedrecognized

2. Lacking a caretakerB1formal

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

   Abandonado

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

   Sinônimosabandoneddeserteddisregardedforgottenignoredoverlookedunattendeduncared-for

   Antônimoscared-formaintained

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de não cuidar, não prestar atenção ou não tratar alguém ou algo de forma adequada.

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.

   Negligenciar

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

   Sinônimosabandondisregardforgetignoreoverlookshirk

   Antônimosattendcarecherishfosterguardnurtureprotecttend

2. Fail to do somethingB2formal

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

   Negligenciar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdisregardignoreomitoverlookshirkskip

   Antônimosaccomplishdischargeexecutefulfillperform