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What is another word for Neglecting? – 128 Neglecting Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ignoring disregarding overlooking omitting skipping abandoning forsaking deserting shelving postponing delaying procrastinating putting off sidelining marginalizing downplaying underestimating underrating underemphasizing neglectful careless inattentive indifferent apathetic lax remiss derelict delinquent irresponsible thoughtless forgetful inconsiderate

    Meaning of Neglecting

    According to Oxford Dictionary, neglecting means to fail to care for or pay attention to something or someone, often resulting in a worsening or deterioration of their condition.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines neglecting as to give little or no attention to, or to fail to take care of or attend to something or someone.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes neglecting as to not take care of something or someone, or to not give them the attention they need.

    Example Uses

    • The company has been neglecting its responsibilities to protect the environment, leading to severe pollution in the area.
    • She was neglecting her health, eating poorly and not exercising, which led to a decline in her overall well-being.
    • The government has been accused of neglecting the needs of its citizens, particularly in rural areas where access to basic services is limited.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    attending caring maintaining preserving protecting serving tending watching overseeing managing supervising directing guiding mentoring supporting assisting helping aiding fostering nurturing encouraging promoting upholding honoring respecting valuing

    Related Nouns

    neglect abandonment abandonment dereliction delinquency irresponsibility thoughtlessness inconsiderateness indifference apathy laxity remissness carelessness inattention oversight omission mistake error fault flaw shortcoming deficiency

    Related Verbs

    neglect ignore disregard overlook omit abandon forsake desert shelve postpone delay procrastinate put off sideline marginalize downplay underestimate underrate underemphasize care attend maintain preserve protect

    Related Adjectives

    neglected abandoned derelict delinquent irresponsible thoughtless inconsiderate indifferent apathetic lax remiss careless inattentive forgetful negligent omitting overlooking disregarding ignoring postponing delaying procrastinating neglectful uncaring