neglect

US /nɪˈɡlɛkt/

UK /nɪ'ɡlekt/

B1

noun

  • Act of failing to do something important, required
  • State or condition of not receiving proper care

verb

  • To not do something that is important or required
  • To fail to take care of something; ignore

Examples

After years of neglect the house is at last being restored.

Local communities have been neglected in favour of private sector interests.