neglect
neglect Lexical Profile
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• verb
To fail to care for properly or give sufficient attention to a person, duty, or object.
"Busy professionals must be careful not to neglect their physical health while pursuing career goals."
To fail or omit to do something, especially through carelessness or forgetfulness.
"The applicant neglected to sign the bottom of the registration form before mailing it."
• noun
The state or fact of being uncared for, or the failure to give proper attention and care to someone or something.
"The historic building had fallen into a state of severe disrepair after decades of neglect."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 16th century from Latin 'neglectus', the past participle of 'neglegere' ('to disregard' or 'not trouble oneself about'), formed from 'nec' ('not') and 'legere' ('to pick up' or 'gather').