Synonyms & related words for neglected

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of neglected — including ignored, unheeded, overlooked, disregarded, untended, abandoned. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to neglected

Explore words related to neglected — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include unattended, neglecting, derelict, neglectfully, unloved, pretermit, neglectful, abandonedly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for neglected

Common synonyms for neglected include ignored, unheeded, overlooked, disregarded, untended, abandoned, forgotten, deserted — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does neglected come from?

The word neglected breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: neg-, from Latin nec (“not”); and -lect, from Latin lego (“gather, choose”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.