neglected issue
[nɪˈɡlɛktɪd ˈɪʃuː]
nounpl: neglected issues
questão negligenciada
1. A matter of concern or problem that has been ignored, overlooked, or not given proper attention
Healthcare in rural areas remains a neglected issue in government policy.
A saúde nas áreas rurais continua sendo uma questão negligenciada na política governamental.
2. A topic or subject that deserves attention but has been disregarded by society, media, or authorities
Mental health was long a neglected issue in public discourse.
A saúde mental foi por muito tempo uma questão negligenciada no discurso público.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fall through the cracks
be swept under the rug
out of sight, out of mind
deixar cair entre as fissuras
varrer para debaixo do tapete
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