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NEGLECTS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Neglects.

Neglects - as a noun

Lack of attention and due care

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disregard12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inattention11
Hyponyms (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)
disuse7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declination14decline10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Willful lack of care and attention

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disregard12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mistreatment16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
neglectfulness20negligence14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carelessness14sloppiness14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carelessness14negligence14nonperformance23
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
nonaccomplishmentnonachievement24
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Neglects - as a verb

Leave undone or leave out

Example: "How could i miss that typo?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drop7leave outmiss6omit6overleap13overlook15pretermit13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
attend to

Fail to do something; leave something undone

Example: "She failed to notice that her child was no longer in his crib"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fail7
Hypernyms (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)
disregard12ignore7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She neglects her responsibilities at work."
"He neglects to take out the trash every week."
"The student neglects studying for the upcoming exam."
"The manager neglects to provide proper training to the new employees."
"The homeowner neglects to maintain the garden."
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Word Game Points

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

NEGLECTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is NEGLECTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, neglects is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NEGLECTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is NEGLECTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, neglects is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NEGLECTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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