You neglected to tell me to buy bread.
Source: tatoeba (16431)
Neglected
/nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/
Synonyms for "neglected" (116 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (24)
Adjective(10 words)
abandoned housebedraggledderelictdeserted landdeserted sitedestitute personforsakenfrowzledgodforsakengrungier
Verb(3 words)
Noun(2 words)
castawaydeserted island
Strong matches (34)
Verb(8 words)
ignoredill-requitedill-rewardedlaid asideleft undonemissedomittedorphanoverlookedpassed bypassed overpassed uppigeonholedput asideraggedramshacklerun-downseedyshabby
Adjective(4 words)
Noun(2 words)
more uncelebratedrundown
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (58)
Verb(3 words)
Noun(2 words)
state neglectuntreated sample
Adjective(15 words)
unaddressedunaddressed housingunattendedunbeloveduncelebrated holidayunderexposedunheededunkemptunkeptunlovedunmaintainedunpreservedunreadunsafe environmentuntreated
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abandoned, abandoned house, bedraggled, bypassed, castaway.
- Sentence evidence is available for neglected, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "neglected".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "neglected"
Keep "neglected" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "neglected" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "neglected", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "neglected" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
8 entrieseducational neglectmissing dataneglected animalneglected childneglected gardenparental neglectunaddressed topicunconsidered factor
Collocations
11 entriesInflections
4 entriesDerivations
6 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
The boy neglected to water the plants, and he was scolded.
Source: tatoeba (46333)
That old house has been neglected for years.
Source: tatoeba (48165)
As a result, it is undeniable that important disciplines and moral education have been neglected. By placing excessive importance on scholastic achievement, many parents have forgotten such basic social courtesies as consideration for others.
Source: tatoeba (48405)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "neglected"?
Closest matches include abandoned, abandoned house, bedraggled, bypassed, castaway.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "neglected"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.