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noun

plural of neglect
as in disrepairs
the state of being unattended to or not cared for for years the barn sat in neglect until one day it finally fell down

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neglects

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verb

present tense third-person singular of neglect
1
as in ignores
to fail to give proper attention to as usual the news media neglected the real issues of the campaign and focused on personalities

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2
as in forgets
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness I've neglected my garden, and now it's overgrown with weeds

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3
as in fails
to miss the opportunity or obligation conveniently, the job applicant neglected to mention his criminal record

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Recent Examples of neglects
Verb
And a state that neglects a part of its own body cannot prosper. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 The city installs all these bike lanes but neglects to enforce rules and regulations on the users. — Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 The court’s framing of free speech also neglects the real-world evidence. — A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2026 In high-stakes situations, a leader who fully relies on algorithmic advice neglects the most crucial part of their role. — Shai Zamanian, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 What this narrative neglects are all the ways treatment might cause terrible side effects, or the long period one spends being sick, and how one’s identity may have changed in the interim. — Literary Hub, 18 May 2026 Sam neglects the standards of his profession to protect women who Cady could hurt, especially someone like Sam’s virginal teen daughter, Dani. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026 But experts said this categorization neglects key hormonal and metabolic components of the condition. — Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 May 2026 In a review that gave the movie three stars out of four, USA Today's Melissa Ruggieri praised Jaafar's performance while noting that the movie neglects to explore the more controversial aspects of the singer's life. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglects
  1. ignores
  2. forgets
  3. fails
  4. omits
Verb
  • Stating that Palestinians are entitled to a country of their own ignores the facts.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • With the job’s high salary, live-in accommodations and her love of children on her mind, Layla ignores Jasmine’s concerns and drives to the family’s estate to meet Zuri.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 June 2026
Definition of ignores
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  • There’s a great accidental gag in a cut bit from the original MTV pilot when a deputy pulls up to arrest Knoxville and forgets to put her car in park.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Each time the price comes back down, Europe forgets what the spike was trying to say.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of forgets
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  • But too often that has become shorthand for a stodgy and unresponsive sector that fails to respond to customer demand.
    — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • Standard sonar often fails in shallow waters, while cameras are blinded by shifting sands and the simple distortion of rolling ocean waves.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of fails
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  • While exploring leader Maurice White's triumphs and conflicts, the film limits or omits crucial voices such as Clive Davis, Al McKay, and Larry Dunn.
    — Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The Mac edition shows the top five trackers along with other statistics, but omits the breakdown by tracker type.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
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