neglect
From Latin 'neglectus', the past participle of 'neglegere' meaning 'to disregard'.
NOUN
(1)
[/nɪˈɡlɛkt/en-US]
Antonyms
attention
The state of being neglected; failure to give proper attention or care to something or someone. It often implies a lack of consideration or care that results in something being overlooked or not acted upon.
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| neglects |
- His neglect of his studies led to poor grades. — 彼の学業への 無視 は成績が悪くなる原因となった。
- The garden fell into neglect during the winter months. — 冬の間、庭は 放置 された。
register: formal
VERB
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[/nɪˈɡlɛkt/en-US]
To fail to care for or attend to something or someone adequately. This can involve ignoring, overlooking, or failing to take necessary actions regarding a duty or responsibility.
irregular note only if irregular
| continuous | past | present |
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| neglecting | neglected | neglects |
- If you neglect your health, it may lead to serious problems. — 健康を 怠る と、深刻な問題につながる可能性があります。
- She decided to no longer neglect her friendships. — 彼女は友人関係を 無視し ないと決めた。
register: formal