Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Neglect.
How to pronounce neglect:
US
Neglect - as a noun
Lack of attention and due care
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disregard12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inattention11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The state of something that has been unused and neglected
Example: "The house was in a terrible state of neglect"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disuse7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declination14decline10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Willful lack of care and attention
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disregard12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mistreatment16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
neglectfulness20negligence14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carelessness14sloppiness14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carelessness14negligence14nonperformance23Hypernyms (Closely Related)
nonaccomplishmentnonachievement24Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Neglect - as a verb
Leave undone or leave out
Example: "How could i miss that typo?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drop7leave outmiss6omit6overleap13overlook15pretermit13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
attend toFail to do something; leave something undone
Example: "She failed to notice that her child was no longer in his crib"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fail7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fail to attend to
Example: "He neglects his children"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give little or no attention to
Example: "Disregard the errors"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disregard12ignore7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The child's neglect was evident in their unkempt appearance."
"The neglect of the elderly in nursing homes is a prevalent issue."
"The house fell into a state of neglect after the owner passed away."
"The neglect of the park led to its deteriorating condition."
"The neglect of regular maintenance caused the machine to break down."
Word Game Points
Is NEGLECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, neglect is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NEGLECT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is NEGLECT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, neglect is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNEGLECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is NEGLECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, neglect is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNEGLECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
