NEGLECTS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

neglects 1 of 2

noun

plural of neglect

as in disrepairs

the state of being unattended to or not cared for for years the barn sat in neglect until one day it finally fell down

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verb

present tense third-person singular of neglect

as in ignores

to fail to give proper attention to as usual the news media neglected the real issues of the campaign and focused on personalities

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as in forgets

to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness I've neglected my garden, and now it's overgrown with weeds

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as in fails

to miss the opportunity or obligation conveniently, the job applicant neglected to mention his criminal record

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But the directive conspicuously neglects to mention local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with data centers. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026 Nolan foregrounds the nobility that guides the character (his guilt, his dedication to his men, his yearning for his family) and neglects his wily cunning and egotism. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026 Richard Brody laments its lack of gods, writing that this modern interpretation neglects a key part of the story and undermines its enchantments. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 Scholars have noted that Belmont’s focus on protection neglects the importance of research equal access, undermining data relevance and other benefits of research participation. — Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026 But that story neglects the price paid by small farmers who are forced to sell their land and work for wealthy landowners. — Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, The Dial, 7 July 2026 The city installs all these bike lanes but neglects to enforce rules and regulations on the users. — Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 In high-stakes situations, a leader who fully relies on algorithmic advice neglects the most crucial part of their role. — Shai Zamanian, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 What this narrative neglects are all the ways treatment might cause terrible side effects, or the long period one spends being sick, and how one’s identity may have changed in the interim. — Literary Hub, 18 May 2026

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Joe, for his part, ignores Nathan’s call before the guests arrive.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
With Sport on, the system mostly ignores the pneumatics altogether, prioritizing speed and power.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignores

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Memory loss associated with ECT treatment can include retrograde amnesia, in which the patient forgets events in the weeks or months – sometimes, though rarely, even the years – prior to treatment.

— Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Framed by the background of struggling, working class Mexican immigrant parents — roots the candidate never forgets and frequently mentions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of forgets

Verb

The company never fails to emphasize that its frequent interventions are designed to provide a more accurate picture of media consumption—which, as everyone at least seems to agree, is what it’s accomplished with its out-of-home measurement.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Why Resistance Deserves More Attention A focus on resistance is important because resistance is often where change fails operationally.

— John Radman, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of fails

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Factory omits a key line of dialogue from one of the final scenes in the film, which follows two modern teenagers who are magically transported into the world of a midcentury TV show.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
But water vapor can amplify atmospheric warming that other greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide cause, which the statement omits, and on which Blue Origin did not respond to a request for comment.

— Marissa E. Yingling, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

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