Synonyms of cared-for

cared-for 1 of 2

adjective

as in maintained

Related Words

• maintained
• kept-up
• brand-new
• fresh
• new
• reconstructed
• mended
• patched
• rebuilt
• spiffy
• spruce
• smart

Dissimilar Words

• neglected
• dilapidated
• shabby
• scruffy
• tatty
• miserable
• threadbare
• mangy
• ratty
• mean
• scrubby
• tumbledown
• grungy
• seedy
• dumpy
• tacky
• timeworn
• sleazy
• unkept
• down-at-the-heels
• abandoned
• beat-up
• run-down
• dog-eared
• moth-eaten
• bombed-out
• desolate
• forlorn
• tatterdemalion
• godforsaken

cared (for)

2 of 2

verb

past tense of care (for)

1

as in supervised

to take charge of especially on behalf of another

will you care for the lawn while we're gone?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervised
• watched
• looked after
• saw to
• oversaw
• managed
• attended
• saw after
• controlled
• tended
• protected
• operated
• presided (over)
• superintended
• guarded
• took care of
• governed
• minded
• conducted
• regulated
• guided
• ran
• directed
• patrolled
• shielded
• safeguarded
• administrated
• shepherded
• stewarded
• babysat
• chaperoned
• babied
• mothered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandoned
• ignored
• neglected
• forgot
• passed over
• disregarded

2

as in administered (to)

to attend to the needs and comforts of

he is caring for his mother while she's sick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• administered (to)
• ministered (to)
• waited on
• nursed
• looked after
• saw to
• looked to
• looked out for
• treated
• did for
• healed
• provided (for)
• mothered
• took care of
• supported
• catered (to)
• cured
• aided
• preserved
• remedied
• conserved
• spoiled
• pampered
• doctored
• coddled
• humored
• babied
• indulged
• mollycoddled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• forgot
• overlooked
• brushed (aside or off)
• slighted

3

as in accepted

to have a favorable opinion of

I don't really care for what you're doing with that dog

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accepted
• subscribed (to)
• approved (of)
• went for
• held with
• tolerated
• favored
• concurred (in)
• liked
• consented (to)
• enjoyed
• supported
• took kindly to
• backed (up)
• countenanced
• assented (to)
• stood by
• applauded
• recommended
• OK'd
• praised
• saluted
• sustained
• acclaimed
• bore
• upheld
• lauded
• endured
• commended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• frowned (on or upon)
• disapproved (of)
• criticized
• condemned
• denounced
• damned
• depreciated
• censured
• objected (to)
• disliked
• deprecated
• hated
• blacklisted
• disparaged
• discountenanced
• opposed
• disfavored
• minded
• dissented (from)
• detested
• reprobated
• loathed
• reprehended

4

as in wanted

to wish to have

I don't particularly care for rice cereal, but I'll eat it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wanted
• liked
• enjoyed
• felt like
• died (for)
• loved
• delighted (in)
• wished (for)
• grooved (on)
• fancied
• yearned (for)
• welcomed
• reveled (in)
• relished
• desired
• hankered (for or after)
• craved
• coveted
• dug
• adored

5

as in preferred

to show partiality toward

she generally doesn't care for war movies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preferred
• liked
• enjoyed
• favored
• chose
• leaned (toward or towards)
• wanted
• went in for
• was partial to
• wished (for)
• delighted (in)
• grooved (on)
• picked
• singled (out)
• cottoned (to)
• tended (to)
• selected
• desired
• inclined (toward)
• fancied
• reveled (in)
• hankered (for or after)
• adored
• relished
• named
• dug
• appreciated
• culled
• prejudiced
• biased
• craved
• admired
• coveted
• took
• valued
• handpicked
• treasured
• prized
• cherished

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disliked
• hated
• turned down
• detested
• abhorred
• refused
• loathed
• rejected
• declined
• disfavored
• misliked
• discarded
• threw out
• threw away
• abominated
• jettisoned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cared-for

Adjective

No matter what color or finish is in during a particular season, true high-net-worth nails will always be centered on cared-for cuticles, immaculate polish placement (no smudges, chips, or flooding), and minimalist or neutral designs. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Even well-cared-for lawns develop thatch, which can be beneficial or detrimental, depending on its thickness. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

The style is refreshingly informal yet efficient, ensuring guests feel warm-and-fuzzy cared-for, without being overfussed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

If the cared-for is at home or in assisted living, reach out to your local county Agency on Aging. — Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025

As always, buy the best, and best well-cared-for example available. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025