neglected
adjectiveHow many syllables in neglected?
There are 3 syllables in the word neglected.How to pronounce neglected:
Definition of neglected:
- neglected (adjective):
- lacking a caretaker.
- abandoned or unused and falling into ruins
- not given proper or necessary care or attention
Synonyms for neglected:
abandoned
broken
damaged
desolate
dilapidated
disregarded
down-at-heel
down-at-the-heel
dumpy
gone to seed
grungy
mangy
miserable
ragged
ratty
ruined
run-down
scrubby
scruffy
seedy
shabby
tacky
tattered
tatty
threadbare
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Antonyms for neglected:
cared for
considered
heeded
used
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