Definition of neglect

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of neglect is as below...

Neglect (adv.) To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight; as, to neglect strangers..

Lern More About Neglect

Nonacceptance :: Nonacceptance (n.) A neglect or refusal to accept.
Nonpreparation :: Nonpreparation (n.) Neglect or failure to prepare; want of preparation.
Imprescriptible :: Imprescriptible (a.) Not capable of being lost or impaired by neglect, by disuse, or by the claims of another founded on prescription..
Revive :: Revive (v. i.) Hence, to recover from a state of neglect or disuse; as, to revive letters or learning..
Disobedient :: Disobedient (a.) Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed by authority; -- applied to persons and acts..
Non-feasance :: Non-feasance (n.) An omission or neglect to do something, esp. that which ought to have been done. Cf. Malfeasance..
Excuse :: Excuse (v. t.) That which is offered as a reason for being excused; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault or irregular deportment; apology; as, an excuse for neglect of duty; excuses for delay of payment..
Shortcoming :: Shortcoming (n.) Neglect of, or failure in, performance of duty..
Snub :: Snub (v. t.) To treat with contempt or neglect, as a forward or pretentious person; to slight designedly..
Disregard :: Disregard (n.) The act of disregarding, or the state of being disregarded; intentional neglect; omission of notice; want of attention; slight..
Reckless :: Reckless (a.) Inattentive to duty; careless; neglectful; indifferent.
Nonfulfillment :: Nonfulfillment (n.) Neglect or failure to fulfill.
Rusty :: Rusty (superl.) Impaired by inaction, disuse, or neglect..
Keep :: Keep (v. t.) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate; to practice or perform, as duty; not to neglect; to be faithful to..
Inculture :: Inculture (n.) Want or neglect of cultivation or culture.
Doomage :: Doomage (n.) A penalty or fine for neglect.
Pass :: Pass (v. i.) To go unheeded or neglected; to proceed without hindrance or opposition; as, we let this act pass..
Overslip :: Overslip (v. t.) To slip or slide over; to pass easily or carelessly beyond; to omit; to neglect; as, to overslip time or opportunity..
Forslack :: Forslack (v. t.) To neglect by idleness; to delay or to waste by sloth.
Slacken :: Slacken (v. t.) To neglect; to be remiss in.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us