← Back to Fala2Me

neglected topic

[nɪˈɡlɛktɪd ˈtɑpɪk]
noun phrasepl: neglected topics
tópico negligenciado
1. A subject or issue that has been overlooked, ignored, or given insufficient attention by researchers, scholars, or society
Mental health in rural areas is a neglected topic in public health research.
A saúde mental nas áreas rurais é um tópico negligenciado na pesquisa de saúde pública.
2. An area of study or discussion that deserves more focus but has been largely disregarded
Historical perspectives of indigenous communities remain a neglected topic in mainstream academia.
As perspectivas históricas das comunidades indígenas permanecem um tópico negligenciado na academia convencional.
Synonyms
overlooked subjectunderexplored areadisregarded issueforgotten subjectunderrated topic
Antonyms
prominent topicwell-researched subjectfocus areapriority issue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tópico negligenciado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
assunto negligenciado
Alternative using 'assunto' (subject/matter)
Portugal
tema negligenciado
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to bring a neglected topic to light
to shed light on a neglected topic
to address a long-neglected topic
to fill a gap on a neglected topic
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →