benign neglect
noun
Definition of benign neglect
: an attitude or policy of ignoring an often delicate or undesirable situation that one is held to be responsible for dealing with
Explore M-W
1899
First Known Use of benign neglect
1899
Learn More about benign neglect
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up benign neglect? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!