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disregarded area

[/dɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪd ˈɛəriə/]
nounpl: disregarded areas
área negligenciada
1. A place, region, or zone that is overlooked, ignored, or given little attention or consideration
The old neighborhood became a disregarded area after the city focused development elsewhere.
O bairro antigo tornou-se uma área negligenciada depois que a cidade focou o desenvolvimento em outro lugar.
2. A geographic region that receives inadequate resources, investment, or political attention
Rural areas are often disregarded areas in terms of infrastructure development.
Áreas rurais são frequentemente áreas negligenciadas em termos de desenvolvimento de infraestrutura.
NYC Slang
forgotten hood / dead zone
Synonyms
neglected areaoverlooked regionforgotten zoneunderdeveloped areamarginal area
Antonyms
developed areaprioritized regionfocal pointcenter of attention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área negligenciada
most common usage
São Paulo
área esquecida
emphasizes being forgotten rather than merely ignored
Rio de Janeiro
área abandonada
stronger connotation of complete abandonment
Portugal
zona negligenciada
zona is commonly used instead of área

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the wrong side of the tracks
out of sight, out of mind
left in the lurch
pushed to the margins
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