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neglected

[/nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/]
adjective
negligenciado
1. Not given proper attention or care; left undone or unattended
The neglected garden was overgrown with weeds.
O jardim negligenciado estava coberto de ervas daninhas.
2. Not receiving sufficient care or attention from others
The neglected child needed emotional support.
A criança negligenciada precisava de apoio emocional.
3. Not studied, developed, or given attention to
This is a neglected area of research.
Esta é uma área de pesquisa negligenciada.
Synonyms
abandoneddisregardedoverlookeduncared forignoredunattended
Antonyms
cared forattendednurturedmaintainedcherished

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negligenciado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
negligenciado
Standard formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
negligenciado
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
negligenciado
Standard European Portuguese usage; may also use 'descurado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a neglected duty
neglected responsibilities
fall into neglect
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