1. A route, course, or direction that has been ignored, overlooked, or not given adequate attention or maintenance
The neglected pathway through the forest had become overgrown with weeds.
O caminho negligenciado através da floresta havia ficado coberto de ervas daninhas.
2. In research or professional contexts, an area of study or approach that has received insufficient focus or resources
Scientists are now exploring this neglected pathway in cancer research.
Os cientistas estão agora explorando esse caminho negligenciado na pesquisa do câncer.