Neglected
Meaning
Suffering a lack of proper care.
Pronunciation
UK nɪˈɡlektɪd
US nɪˈɡlektɪd
Example Sentences
- Lionesses are caring mothers who will even take care of a neglected cub, allowing him/her to suckle and giving them a chance to survive.
- Weak pressure, water needing four minutes to warm, and a drain functioning only as a suggestion indicate plumbing that management has neglected just as thoroughly.
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