Synonyms for neglect

Other words for “neglect”, grouped by meaning.

We found 15 synonyms for “neglect”. The most common are disregard, disuse, negligence, neglectfulness, carelessness.

noun lack of attention and due care

noun the state of something that has been unused and neglected

Synonymsdisuse

noun willful lack of care and attention

noun the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

noun failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

verb leave undone or leave out

verb fail to do something; leave something undone

Synonymsfail

verb give little or no attention to

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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