Neglect means to fail to take care of or pay attention to someone or something. It involves not giving enough time, effort, or care, which can lead to harm or negative consequences. Full definition
It examines the results of years of neglect of infrastructure for children and reveals disturbing information about the environmental health of school occupants.... (advocatesforchildren.org)
Ask them to train you and provide honest constructive criticism regarding your work, and ask them about the areas of neglect in the local arts community that your church could help to fill. (relevantmagazine.com)
Officials are trying to make sure poorer neighborhoods are not neglected in planning for soaring city summer heat and other consequences, he said. (scientificamerican.com)