neglected (Meaning)

Wordnet

neglected (s)

disregarded

lacking a caretaker

Webster

of Neglect

The neglected child suffered from severe malnourishment and developmental delays.
The house had been neglected for years, with overgrown weeds and crumbling walls.
The garden was sadly neglected, filled with wilted plants and overgrown paths.
The neglected pet was found emaciated and covered in fleas.
The neglected project deadline had slipped several times, causing significant delays.
The patient's wounds had been neglected, leading to a serious infection.
The neglected community was plagued by poverty, crime, and lack of basic services.
The neglected talent of the artist had been hidden away for decades.
The neglected book lay forgotten on the dusty shelf, its pages unread.
The neglected promise weighed heavily on his conscience, reminding him of his broken word.

disregarded, lacking a caretakerof Neglect

abandoned,dilapidated, tatty, scruffy, tacky,miserable, down-at-heel, desolate, run-down, down-at-the-heel

maintained, kept-up,new, new, kept-up, fresh, fresh, brand-new, brand-new, maintained

The neglected child suffered from severe malnourishment and developmental delays.

The house had been neglected for years, with overgrown weeds and crumbling walls.

The garden was sadly neglected, filled with wilted plants and overgrown paths.

The neglected pet was found emaciated and covered in fleas.