vernachlässigt
neglected, uncared for
adjective fer-NAKH-läs-sigt Rare
Usage Note
Vernachlässigt describes something or someone that shows visible signs of lacking attention and care. Ein vernachlässigter Garten is overgrown and unkempt; a vernachlässigtes Kind is one not properly looked after.
Examples
"Der vernachlässigte Park wurde zur Abfallhalde der Nachbarschaft."
Natural Translation
The neglected park became the neighbourhood's rubbish dump.
Literal Translation
The neglected park became the rubbish dump of the neighbourhood.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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