Meaning & Definition of word "Neglect"

Neglect

/nɪˈɡlɛkt/

1. the act of ignoring or failing to care for someone or something.
- Example: The dog's neglect left it in poor health.
2. a state of being disregarded or ignored.
- Example: The neglect of urban infrastructure led to numerous problems.

1. to fail to care for or attend to someone or something properly.
- Example: The parents were accused of neglecting their child's education.
2. to give little or no attention to something.
- Example: She neglected her health by not eating properly.
3. to fail to do something that one should do.
- Example: He neglected to mention the important details during the meeting.

●From Latin 'neglegere', meaning 'to disregard or make light of'.

neglect of duty:

Failure to fulfill one's responsibilities.

child neglect:

Failure to meet a child's basic needs.

neglect someone's feelings:

To not consider or care about someone's emotions.

neglected:

Something that has been ignored or not cared for.

neglection:

The act of neglecting.

Meaning: Ghosting

● Example Sentence: He ghosted her, completely neglecting their previous relationship.

Meaning: Zone out

● Example Sentence: I totally zoned out during the meeting, neglecting what was being said.