neglecting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of failing to give proper attention or care to something or someone.

  - "He neglected to water the plants and they died."
  - "She neglected her health by not eating properly."

• Noun

  The state of being overlooked or unnoticed.

  - "The neglect of basic needs can lead to serious health issues."
  - "The neglect of certain areas in the classroom can result in poor academic performance."

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Antonyms

care , mind , reck , consider , notice , regard

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Synonyms

let slide , fail , forget , disregard , take no notice of

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with neglecting
legging , regging , megging

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Variants

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neglect , neglected , neglecter , neglecters , neglecting , neglects

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Forms

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neglects, neglected, neglecting

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Etymology

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From Old French negligier, meaning 'to neglect, disregard'.

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Trivia

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1. The word neglecting is composed of nine letters.

2. In the English language, the word neglecting is pronounced with four syllables: ne-glect-ing.

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Related Concepts

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1. negligence: The act of failing to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in like circumstances.

2. neglectful: Showing a lack of attention or care.

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Culture

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Neglecting has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works that explore the consequences of neglecting one's responsibilities or duties. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House', the character Esther Summerson reflects on the neglect she has experienced in her life and the impact it has had on her.

How to Memorize "neglecting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person forgetting to water their plants or feed their pet, resulting in negative consequences.
   - Visualize the feeling of being overlooked or unnoticed in a social situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of forgotten tasks or overlooked people.
   - Think of the word neglecting as the opposite of caring or attending to something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Never Ending Gardening Leads To Completely Hapless Outcomes' to remember the definition of neglecting as the act of failing to give proper attention or care to something or someone.

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