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neglectfully-handled

|ne-glect-ful-ly-hand-led|

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/nɪˈɡlɛktfəli ˈhændəld/

(neglectfully-handle)

poorly managed

Base Form
neglectfully-handle
Etymology
Etymology Information

'neglectfully-handled' originates from the combination of 'neglectfully' and 'handled', where 'neglectfully' is derived from 'neglect' meaning 'to fail to care for properly', and 'handled' is the past participle of 'handle', meaning 'to manage or deal with'.

Historical Evolution

'neglectfully' evolved from the Latin word 'neglectus', and 'handle' from the Old English 'handlian'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'neglectfully' meant 'without proper attention', and 'handle' meant 'to touch or manage'. Over time, 'neglectfully-handled' came to mean 'managed with neglect'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

handled in a manner that shows neglect or lack of proper care.

The project was neglectfully-handled, leading to numerous errors.

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Last updated: 2025/04/04 18:41