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    Négligée (en. Neglected)

    /ne.ɡli.ʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Left aside, without care or attention.
    She has a neglected appearance that gives a bad impression.
    Elle a une apparence négligée qui donne une mauvaise impression.
    Not receiving the necessary attention.
    This project was neglected by the management team.
    Ce projet a été négligé par l'équipe de direction.
    Describes a person or thing that is poorly maintained.
    The house looked neglected, with overgrown gardens.
    La maison avait l'air négligé, avec des jardins en friche.

    Etymology

    From the verb négliger, derived from the Latin 'neglegere' which means 'to not take care of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look unkempt
    Adopting a poorly groomed appearance.
    faire négligé
    to be careless in one's work
    Lacking seriousness and rigor in one's tasks.
    être négligé dans son travail
    a neglected place
    A place that is not maintained.
    un lieu négligé

    Related Words

    neglect
    The act of neglecting, the fact of not paying attention.
    négligence
    negligent
    One who neglects, who shows negligence.
    négligent
    negligently
    In a neglected manner, without care.
    négligemment

    Slang Meanings

    To be out of touch
    She's really out of touch with her look today.
    Elle est vraiment à la ramasse avec son look aujourd'hui.
    In casual mode with a slightly neglected aspect
    I was in casual mode with a slightly neglected aspect for brunch.
    J'étais en mode casual avec un petit côté négligé pour le brunch.