neglect

The word “neglect” has 2 syllables: ne-glect.

It's pronounced as /nɪˈɡlɛkt/.

What is synonym and antonym for neglect?

In the thesaurus, “neglect” has 20 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for neglect along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for neglect

bypass
carelessness
dereliction
discard
discount
disregard
disrepair
disrespect
fail
failure
forget
ignore
indifference
lapse
negligence
overlook
oversight
reject
spurn
underestimate

Antonyms for neglect

appreciate
attend
carry out
compliance
discharge
do
foster
fulfillment
heed
keep
look at
mind
note
notice
observe
pay attention
perform
recognize
regard
remember
repair
respect
success
treasure
value

Meanings of neglect

noun

The act of neglecting.
The state of being neglected.
Habitual lack of care.

verb

To fail to care for or attend to something.
To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.
To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.

Example Sentences

It's important not to neglect your health while pursuing a demanding career.
The garden fell into disrepair due to years of neglect.
Parents should be aware of the signs of neglect in their children’s education.
Many people fail to neglect their mental well-being, thinking only about physical health.
The report highlighted the neglect of infrastructure in the aging community.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neglect, such as: appreciate, attend, bypass, carelessness, carry out, compliance, dereliction.

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