Clues for the word "NEGLECT"

We've had 43 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 104 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on June 03, 2026.

Definition of neglect

adv. - Not to attend to with due care or attention; to forbear one's duty in regard to; to suffer to pass unimproved, unheeded, undone, etc.; to omit; to disregard; to slight; as, to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts.
adv. - To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight; as, to neglect strangers.
v. - Omission of proper attention; avoidance or disregard of duty, from heedlessness, indifference, or willfulness; failure to do, use, or heed anything; culpable disregard; as, neglect of business, of health, of economy.
v. - Omission if attention or civilities; slight; as, neglect of strangers.
v. - Habitual carelessness; negligence.
v. - The state of being disregarded, slighted, or neglected.