neglect is used when a person does not give, whether deliberately or not, enough attention to something that deserves or requires attention. You have been neglecting your homework. disregard is used for deliberately overlooking something usually because it is not considered worth noticing.
How do you use the word neglect in a sentence?
- [S] [T] Tom neglected his work. ( ...
- [S] [T] He neglected his duties. ( ...
- [S] [T] Tom neglected his family. ( ...
- [S] [T] Tom was accused of neglecting his duty. ( ...
- [S] [T] He neglects his studies. ( ...
- [S] [T] He frequently neglects his work. ...
- [S] [T] The house shows signs of neglect. (
What is the correct form of neglect?
an act or instance of neglecting; disregard; negligence: The neglect of the property was shameful. the fact or state of being neglected: a beauty marred by neglect.
