neglected
/nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/
ne · glect · ed
nɪ · ˈɡlɛkt · ɪd
English Definition
adj. not receiving enough care or attention
Significado en Español
descuidado, abandonado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bị bỏ bê, bị lơ là
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Example Sentence
The neglected garden was full of weeds.
这个被忽视的花园长满了杂草。
Synonyms
ignored
overlooked
abandoned
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “neglected”:
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A
unattended
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B
cherished
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C
pampered
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D
tended
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A — unattended.
“neglected” means adj. not receiving enough care or attention
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ garden was full of tall weeds and dead brown plants.
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A
tidy
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B
cared-for
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C
neglected
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D
thriving
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C — neglected.
“neglected” means adj. not receiving enough care or attention
Common questions about “neglected”
What does “neglected” mean?
neglected — adj. not receiving enough care or attention. In Chinese: 被忽视的.
How do you pronounce “neglected”?
neglected is pronounced /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ne · glect · ed.
How do you use “neglected” in a sentence?
The neglected garden was full of weeds. (这个被忽视的花园长满了杂草。)
What are synonyms for “neglected”?
ignored, overlooked, abandoned — all close in meaning to neglected (adj. not receiving enough care or attention).
Is “neglected” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. neglected appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
