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Definition of uncared

uncared

/ʌnˈkɛərd/
un · cared
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• adjective

1

Not looked after, tended, or given proper attention; neglected (usually followed by 'for').

Example

"The stray dog looked frail and uncared for when the animal shelter volunteers found it."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern English, "uncared" is rarely used as a standalone adjective and almost always appears followed by the preposition "for" (as in "uncared for" or "uncared-for").

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• Nearby Words

uncapitalized
uncapped
uncaptioned
uncared
uncareful
uncaring
uncaringly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncared. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncared
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