🇬🇧🇪🇸 neglect - negligencia : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "neglect" ("negligencia"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Neglect is when someone or something doesn’t get the care, love, or attention it really needs. For example, if a pet is not fed, not given water, and no one plays with it, that pet is suffering from neglect. It doesn’t always mean someone is trying to be mean—sometimes people are lazy, distracted, or forgetful—but the result is still bad, because the person, animal, or thing is left uncared for.
The dust bunnies under my bed are so huge from years of neglect that they’re applying for citizenship.
The neglected vegetables in my lunchbox turned into a science experiment and tried to escape.
The garden suffered such neglect that the weeds held a parade to celebrate their victory.
There was obvious toothbrush neglect when my breath made my brother fall off his chair.
The neglected leftovers in the fridge evolved into a new civilization and asked for voting rights.
The old window box showed neglect: brown leaves, dry soil, a single small stem. Her neglect had stacked up through long, busy weeks. The neighbor's note pointed out the neglect and hurt her. She knelt, broke the pattern of neglect, poured water, cleaned dead leaves. The tiny flower opened, and she cried for neglect undone.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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