neglect

/nɪˈɡlɛkt/

🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

• Common vocabulary word
• Simple pronunciation

noun

1. The act of neglecting.

2. The state of being neglected.

3. Habitual lack of care.

Synonyms

≠ Antonyms

consideration notice regard

verb

1. To fail to care for or attend to something.

"to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts"

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

"to neglect strangers"

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

Synonyms

≠ Antonyms

care mind reck consider notice regard

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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