Canadian English Meaning of neglect

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Definitions and Meaning of neglect in English

Wordnet

neglect (n)

lack of attention and due care

the state of something that has been unused and neglected

willful lack of care and attention

the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

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

Wordnet

neglect (v)

leave undone or leave out

fail to do something; leave something undone

fail to attend to

give little or no attention to

Webster

neglect (adv.)

Not to attend to with due care or attention; to forbear one's duty in regard to; to suffer to pass unimproved, unheeded, undone, etc.; to omit; to disregard; to slight; as, to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts.

To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight; as, to neglect strangers.

Webster

neglect (v.)

Omission of proper attention; avoidance or disregard of duty, from heedlessness, indifference, or willfulness; failure to do, use, or heed anything; culpable disregard; as, neglect of business, of health, of economy.

Omission if attention or civilities; slight; as, neglect of strangers.

Habitual carelessness; negligence.

The state of being disregarded, slighted, or neglected.

FAQs About the word neglect

neglect

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Repair,conservation,keeping,Preservation,maintenance

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