neglected
/nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Suffering from neglect; uncared-for.
Adjective
Examples
Under Shooter's leadership, suburban services from London Marylebone were rapidly improved and longer-distance travel to Birmingham Snow Hill was transformed on what had been a long-neglected second route from the capital to the West Midlands.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “neglected” mean?
Suffering from neglect; uncared-for.
Is “neglected” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.