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to neglect
01
to pay little or no attention to something or someone, often leading to issues or problems
Transitive: to neglect sth
02
to fail to complete or attend to a task or responsibility
Transitive: to neglect a responsibility
03
to fail to give adequate attention or care to someone or something
Transitive: to neglect sb/sth
04
to fail to do something, particularly as a result of carelessness
Transitive: to neglect to do sth
Neglect
01
the act of not giving enough care or attention to someone or something
1.1
the state of not being provided with enough care or attention
02
willful lack of care and attention
03
failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
04
the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
neglect
v
neglected
adj
neglected
adj
neglecter
n
neglecter
n
Example
He neglected the importance of maintaining a work-life balance, and now he's experiencing burnout.
Neglecting cybersecurity measures in today's digital age can expose your personal information to potential threats.
The company neglected the warnings about the changing market trends, and now they face financial challenges.
They wilfully neglected their duties, leading to a decline in productivity.
He neglected his studies, and as a consequence, he failed the exam.
