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neglected

/nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/

Meanings
verb
To fail to care for or attend to something.

Examples :

"to neglect duty or business;  to neglect to pay debts"
action condition situation negative

Related Words

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

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overgrown verb

/ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɡroʊn/

To grow beyond one's boundaries or containment, or beyond the proper size.

"The ivy overgrown the entire side of the house, covering the windows. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration neglect

neglect noun

/nɪˈɡlɛkt/

The act of neglecting.

"His neglect of his homework led to failing grades. "

Illustration strangers

strangers noun

/ˈstɹeɪndʒəz/ /ˈstɹeɪndʒɚz/

A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.

"That gentleman is a stranger to me.  Children are taught not to talk to strangers."

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forbear verb

/fɔːˈbɛə/ /fɔɹˈbɛɚ/ /ˈfɔː.bɛə/ /ˈfɔɹ.bɛɚ/

To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.

"Seeing his brother was already angry, Mark decided to forbear from making a joke. "

Illustration respect

respect noun

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

An attitude of consideration or high regard

"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

Illustration attention

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

Illustration business

business noun

/ˈbɪd.nəs/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

"My uncle owns a small business selling handmade jewelry. "

Illustration oversight

oversight noun

/ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌsaɪt/

An omission; something that is left out, missed or forgotten.

"A small oversight at this stage can lead to big problems later."

Illustration suffering

suffering verb

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

Illustration carelessness

carelessness noun

/ˈkɛələsnəs/ /ˈkɛɹləsnəs/

Lack of care.

"This accident was caused by carelessness."