neglected
UK: nɪˈɡlɛktɪd | US: nɪˈɡlɛktɪd
adj. 1. lacking proper care or attention; disregarded.
vt. 2. past tense and past participle of neglect (to fail to care for or pay attention to).
The word neglected stems from the Latin neglegere ("not to pick up," from neg- "not" + legere "to gather"). Over time, it evolved into neglect in English, retaining the core idea of "failing to attend to." The suffix -ed marks it as a past participle, indicating a state resulting from being ignored or uncared for. The progression reflects a shift from physical disregard (not gathering) to abstract neglect (ignoring responsibility).
The neglected garden was overgrown with weeds.
She felt neglected by her busy coworkers.
The report highlighted neglected areas of research.
His talents were neglected due to lack of mentorship.
The old house stood neglected for decades.