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Meaning of Neglect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Standard
nɪˈɡlɛkt

Definitions

  1. The act of neglecting.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The state of being neglected.
    countable, uncountable
  3. Habitual lack of care.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Български небрежност
Bosanski pi
Esperanto neglektado neglekti
Gaeilge faillí
עברית הזנחה
Hrvatski pi
Kurdî
Te Reo Māori
Română delăsa neglija
Slovenčina zanedbať
Shqip mbasdor
Српски pi
Tagalog pabayaan
Tiếng Việt bỏ lỡ bỏ mặc
中文 疏忽

Examples

“Fifteen participants argued that the neglect of discourse on relationships had major implications for the ability of adolescents to acquire courtship skills and maintain relationships. This neglect means that the students acquire knowledge and skills through the media and by observing and imitating others in their immediate environment.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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