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NEGLECTED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Neglected.

How to pronounce neglected:

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Neglected - as an adjective satellite

Disregarded

Example: "His cries were unheeded"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ignored9unheeded13

Lacking a caretaker

Example: "A neglected child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unattended12

Neglected - as a verb

To fail to care for or attend to something.

Example: "To neglect duty or business;  to neglect to pay debts"

To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.

Example: "To neglect strangers"

To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.

Neglected - as an adjective

Suffering from neglect.

Example Sentences

"The neglected garden was overgrown with weeds."
"The neglected puppy was malnourished and frightened."
"She lived in a neglected house with peeling paint and broken windows."
"His neglected car broke down on the side of the road."
"The neglected child had visible bruises and was in desperate need of care."
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Word Game Points

Is NEGLECTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, neglected is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NEGLECTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is NEGLECTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, neglected is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NEGLECTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is NEGLECTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, neglected is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NEGLECTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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