ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Neglected

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Neglected is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of neglect.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of neglect.

More Meanings

  1. Suffering from neglect; uncared-for.

Example Sentences

Under Shooter's leadership, suburban services from London Marylebone were rapidly improved and longer-distance travel to Birmingham Snow Hill was transformed on what had been a long-neglected second route from the capital to the West Midlands.

Synonyms for neglected

Depending on context, synonyms include ramshackle, unheeded, unattended, uncared-for, ignored.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include uncared-for, unheeded, unattended, ignored, negligence, negligent.

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