Neglect
nounnɪ'glɛkt
Noun
the state of something that has been unused and neglected
“the house was in a terrible state of neglect”
Similar:DisuseType of:DeclineDeclinationfailure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
Type of:NonaccomplishmentNonachievementthe trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
Type of:CarelessnessSloppinesswillful lack of care and attention
Similar:DisregardType of:Mistreatmentlack of attention and due care
Similar:DisregardType of:Inattention
Verb
fail to attend to
“he neglects his children”
fail to do something; leave something undone
Similar:Failgive little or no attention to
leave undone or leave out
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