self-neglect
- a word derived from neglect.
Example Sentences
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Nonie Heystek’s dad and stepmother were showing signs of dementia and self-neglect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026
Adult Protective Services agencies in every state receive reports of possible neglect, self-neglect, abuse or exploitation of older people and other vulnerable adults.
From New York Times • May 9, 2022
Gina Moreno talks about breaking the cycle of self-neglect as a first-generation Latina on TikTok.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2021
It follows, she notes, why "self-neglect is often a sign of depression."
From Salon • Aug. 14, 2021
It is true sometimes, I daresay, and yet I always agree with our immortal bard in thinking that "Self-love is not so vile a thing as self-neglect."
From Lazy Thoughts of a Lazy Girl Sister of that "Idle Fellow." by Wren, Jenny
