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verb (used with object) to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years. Synonyms: ignore. to be remiss in the care or treatment of: to neglect one's family; to neglect one's appearance. to omit, through indifference or carelessness:
5 days ago · 1. to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight. The public neglected his genius for many years. 2. to be remiss in the care or treatment of. to neglect one's family. to neglect one's appearance. 3. to omit, through indifference or carelessness.
Check pronunciation: neglect. Definition of neglect verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to not do something, often intentionally: He neglected to mention the fact that we could lose money on the deal. neglect. noun [ U ] uk / nɪˈɡlekt / us. a failure to give enough care or attention to something or someone: to suffer years of neglect. (Definition of neglect from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
To neglect something is to not take good care of it, like neglecting your pet salamander by not cleaning its cage, or fail to show your usual affection — neglecting your old friends when you make new ones. The person or thing that endures such shabby treatment is neglected — feeling unloved, ignored, and in need.
Define neglect: to fail to take care of or to give attention to (someone or something)—usage, synonyms, more.
Neglect definition, to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years. See more.
