neglected

/nɪˈɡlektɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /nɪˈɡlektɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ni-ˈglek-təd/ (ame, mw)

neglected — adjective

  • neglectedpositive
  • more neglectedcomparative
  • most neglectedsuperlative

1. left without the care, support, or attention that a person, place, or thing shou

1.形容詞B2
釋義

left without the care, support, or attention that a person, place, or thing should receive

例句

The neglected playground had broken swings and weeds covering the sand.

attributive adjective before noun: neglected playground

After the holiday, Aunt Rosa felt neglected because nobody called her for days.

predicative adjective after 'felt'

同義詞
  • uncared-for

    close in meaning, but more direct and less common in everyday speech

  • abandoned

    stronger; suggests someone or something was left completely behind

  • ignored

    focuses on lack of attention, not on missing care or maintenance

反義詞
  • cared-for

    direct opposite for someone or something receiving proper care

  • well-kept

    used especially for places or objects kept in good condition

  • cherished

    stronger; adds warmth and affection, not just care

文法句型

be/feel/look + neglected

neglected + noun

用法筆記

Often used for people, homes, gardens, neighbourhoods, and duties that should have been looked after regularly. Common after linking verbs such as be, feel, and look, and also before a noun.

常見錯誤

❌The baby was neglectful after lunch.
✅The baby was neglected after lunch.
💡'neglectful' describes the person who fails to care; 'neglected' describes the person or thing that does not receive care.
❌The old house was ignored for years.
✅The old house was neglected for years.
💡'ignored' focuses on not paying attention, while 'neglected' also suggests missing care or upkeep.