Neglecting Meaning in English

word · lemma: neglect

US

nɪˈɡɫɛktɪŋ

ni-GLEK-ting

UK

nɪɡlˈɛktɪŋ

nig-LEK-ting

التعريف

Failing to give enough attention or care to something or someone that needs it.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Most common in formal or written contexts. Often used about responsibilities ('neglecting duties'), self-care ('neglecting yourself'), or relationships ('neglecting a friend'). Indicates an ongoing or repeated lack, not just a single moment.

• Spanish: descuidar - desatender
• Portuguese (BR): negligenciar - descuidar
• Portuguese (PT): negligenciar - descurar
• Chinese (Simplified): 忽视 - 忽略
• Chinese (Traditional): 忽視 - 忽略
• Hindi: अनदेखी करना
• Arabic: إهمال
• Bengali: উপেক্ষা করা - অবহেলা করা
• Russian: пренебрегать - не уделять внимания
• Japanese: 怠る - 無視する
• Vietnamese: bỏ bê - lơ là
• Korean: 소홀히 하다 - 무시하다
• Turkish: ihmal etmek - önemsememek
• Urdu: نظر انداز کرنا
• Indonesian: mengabaikan - lalai

جمل نموذجية

She is neglecting her homework.

basic

I have been neglecting my health lately.

basic

He is neglecting his dog.

basic

You’ve been neglecting your friends a lot since you started that new job.

natural

Don’t risk neglecting your own needs while helping others.

natural

The city has been neglecting its parks, so they look run-down now.

natural