neglects

The word “neglects” has 2 syllables: ne-glects.

It's pronounced as /nɪˈɡlɛkts/.


What is synonym and antonym for neglects?

In the thesaurus, “neglects” has 21 synonyms and 28 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for neglects

  • bypass
  • carelessness
  • dereliction
  • discard
  • discount
  • disregard
  • disrepairs
  • disrespect
  • fails
  • forgets
  • ignore
  • ignores
  • indifference
  • lapse
  • negligence
  • omits
  • overlook
  • oversight
  • reject
  • spurn
  • underestimate

Antonyms for neglects

  • appreciates
  • attend
  • cherishes
  • cultivates
  • does
  • executes
  • fosters
  • heed
  • heeds
  • keeps
  • look at
  • minds
  • note
  • notice
  • observes
  • pay attention
  • performs
  • practices
  • prizes
  • recognize
  • regard
  • regards
  • remembers
  • repair
  • respect
  • success
  • treasures
  • values

Meanings of neglects

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

Example Sentences

  • The teacher neglects to provide feedback on students' assignments, which hinders their progress.
  • He often neglects his health, prioritizing work over self-care.
  • The report indicates that the city neglects vital infrastructure repairs.
  • She neglects her hobbies, focusing solely on her career instead.
  • The organization neglects the needs of its volunteers, leading to low morale.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neglects, such as: appreciates, attend, bypass, carelessness, cherishes, cultivates, dereliction.

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Related Words

fails

ignores

  • avoid
  • discount
  • disregards
  • explains
  • fail
  • forget
  • forgets
  • forgives
  • justifies
  • misses
  • neglect
  • neglects
  • overlook
  • overlooks
  • reject
  • scorn

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