neglect

The word “neglect” has 2 syllables: ne-glect.

It's pronounced as /nɪˈɡlɛkt/.


What is synonym and antonym for neglect?

In the thesaurus, “neglect” has 20 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for neglect along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for neglect

  • bypass
  • carelessness
  • dereliction
  • discard
  • discount
  • disregard
  • disrepair
  • disrespect
  • fail
  • failure
  • forget
  • ignore
  • indifference
  • lapse
  • negligence
  • overlook
  • oversight
  • reject
  • spurn
  • underestimate

Antonyms for neglect

  • appreciate
  • attend
  • carry out
  • compliance
  • discharge
  • do
  • foster
  • fulfillment
  • heed
  • keep
  • look at
  • mind
  • note
  • notice
  • observe
  • pay attention
  • perform
  • recognize
  • regard
  • remember
  • repair
  • respect
  • success
  • treasure
  • value

Meanings of neglect

  • noun
    1. The act of neglecting.
    2. The state of being neglected.
    3. Habitual lack of care.
  • verb
    1. To fail to care for or attend to something.
    2. To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.
    3. To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.

Example Sentences

  • It's important not to neglect your health while pursuing a demanding career.
  • The garden fell into disrepair due to years of neglect.
  • Parents should be aware of the signs of neglect in their children’s education.
  • Many people fail to neglect their mental well-being, thinking only about physical health.
  • The report highlighted the neglect of infrastructure in the aging community.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neglect, such as: appreciate, attend, bypass, carelessness, carry out, compliance, dereliction.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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