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    Négligé (en. Neglected)

    /neɡliʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is in poor condition due to a lack of maintenance.
    The garden is neglected due to a lack of care.
    Le jardin est négligé en raison de l'absence de soins.
    Which has been ignored or little noticed.
    His talent has long been neglected by critics.
    Son talent a longtemps été négligé par la critique.
    Referring to something that is poorly maintained or cared for.
    The apartment seemed neglected, with rubbish everywhere.
    L'appartement semblait négligé, avec des déchets partout.

    Etymology

    The word 'neglected' comes from the Latin 'neglectus', which means 'to leave aside'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    neglected by all
    No one pays attention to it.
    négligé de tous
    showed a neglected aspect
    Gave the impression of being poorly maintained.
    montrait un aspect négligé
    to be neglected by
    To be ignored by someone.
    être négligé par

    Related Words

    negligence
    Lack of care in the performance of a task.
    négligence
    to neglect
    Ignore out of disinterest.
    négliger
    neglected
    State of being left without care or attention.
    négligé

    Slang Meanings

    To be out of it
    He is really out of it with this project; no one listens to him.
    Il est vraiment à l'ouest avec ce projet, personne ne l'écoute.
    To have zero priority
    This subject has so little value to them that they put it to zero priority.
    Ce sujet a tellement peu de valeur pour eux qu'ils l'ont mis à zéro priorité.