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neglected

/ˈnɛɡlɛktɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does neglected mean?

adjective

Not given enough attention or care; neglected things are often in a poor or unclean state. A person who is neglected may be unhappy or unwell because they are not being looked after properly.

Example

"The neglected garden was overgrown with weeds and needed a lot of work to restore it to its former beauty."

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