neglected
adjective
ne·glect·ed
ni-ˈglek-təd 
: not given proper or necessary care or attention
neglected children
a neglected subject
a sadly neglected garden
Examples of neglected in a Sentence
a neglected teddy bear, missing one eye and both ears, shoved into the closet
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When first performed at L.A. Opera a decade ago, the lavish production, co-produced with English National Opera, helped recover a neglected opera.
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
His refusal to weaponize suffering is one of his most important — and most neglected— lessons.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The department issued heavy fines and ultimately shuttered a neglected building in Denver’s uptown neighborhood last year that was owned by CBZ Management.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The narrative highlights the growing, unseen populations of lonely and neglected individuals, shedding light on a vital but often ignored aspect of public care.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
His refusal to weaponize suffering is one of his most important — and most neglected— lessons.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The department issued heavy fines and ultimately shuttered a neglected building in Denver’s uptown neighborhood last year that was owned by CBZ Management.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The narrative highlights the growing, unseen populations of lonely and neglected individuals, shedding light on a vital but often ignored aspect of public care.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for neglected
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“Neglected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neglected. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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