uncared-for

IPA/ʌnˈkeəd fɔː(r)/
IPA/ʌnˈkerd fɔːr/

uncared-for — adjective

1. describes someone or something that does not receive the attention, cleaning, or

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes someone or something that does not receive the attention, cleaning, or regular care that they should have — for example, an uncared-for house has broken windows and weeds, while an uncared-for child may be hungry or dirty because nobody looks after them properly

例句

The house on Hill Street had an uncared-for garden with weeds and broken furniture.

attributive: uncared-for + noun (places or property)

Feng found some uncared-for kittens behind the shed and took them to the vet.

同義詞
  • neglected

    the most common and direct alternative; uncared-for carries a slightly stronger sense of duty being ignored

  • abandoned

    stronger than uncared-for — suggests being left completely and permanently

  • forsaken

    more literary or formal; often implies emotional or spiritual desertion

反義詞
  • cared-for

    direct opposite; receiving proper attention and maintenance

  • well-maintained

    used especially for buildings, vehicles, and physical objects

文法句型

uncared-for + noun

be/seem/look/remain + uncared-for

用法筆記

Always used either directly before a noun (an uncared-for garden) or after a linking verb (look, seem, remain). Often describes places, animals, children, or body parts that have been ignored or not maintained.