neglect
to fail to care for or give proper attention to someone or something
Word origin: From Latin neg, not, and legere, to pick up or heed.
Neglect in a sentence
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The garden had been neglected for years and was overrun with weeds.
Decades of neglect left the historic archive vulnerable to the flood that destroyed half its manuscripts.
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Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.
Using “neglect” well
Neglect means failing to give proper care or attention, whether to duties, property, or people. It can imply either deliberate disregard or simple carelessness, but the result is harmful inattention.
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