Neglected

Pronunciation: /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/

Definitions of neglected

verb Past tense of the verb neglect, which means to fail to care for properly or to pay insufficient attention to

Example Sentences

A1 The plant in the corner of the room was neglected and eventually died.

A2 She neglected her homework and had to stay up late to finish it.

B1 The old house had been neglected for years and was in need of extensive repairs.

B2 The company neglected to update their security measures, leading to a data breach.

C1 The government neglected to address the growing issue of homelessness in the city.

C2 The historical landmark was neglected for decades before finally being restored to its former glory.

Examples of neglected in a Sentence

formal The neglected garden was overgrown with weeds and in need of attention.

informal The neglected house was falling apart due to lack of maintenance.

slang The neglected car was a total wreck, dude.

figurative Her neglected talents were finally recognized and appreciated by others.

Grammatical Forms of neglected

• past tense: neglected
• plural: neglected
• comparative: more neglected
• superlative: most neglected
• present tense: neglect
• future tense: will neglect
• perfect tense: have neglected
• continuous tense: is neglecting
• singular: neglected
• positive degree: neglected
• infinitive: to neglect
• gerund: neglecting
• participle: neglected

Origin and Evolution of neglected

First Known Use: 1552 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'neglected' originated from the Latin word 'neglectus', which is the past participle of 'neglegere' meaning 'to disregard or ignore'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'neglected' has retained its original meaning of being disregarded or ignored, but has also come to encompass the idea of something being left undone or not taken care of properly.