unexpectedly-neglected
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-neg-lect-ed|
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli-nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/
(neglect)
failing to care
Etymology
'neglect' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'neglectus,' where 'neg-' meant 'not' and 'legere' meant 'to pick up or choose.'
'neglectus' transformed into the Old French word 'negliger,' and eventually became the modern English word 'neglect' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to not choose or pick up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to ignore or fail to care for.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been ignored or overlooked in a surprising or unforeseen manner.
The garden was unexpectedly-neglected, with weeds growing everywhere.
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Last updated: 2025/07/24 21:15