neglect
verb (used with object)
to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight.
were neglecting
-
past progressiveof neglect.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It alleged that the city and county were neglecting their duty to get homeless people off the streets.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2024
But Mr. Eisenberg argued that the commission, and the philanthropic world in general, were neglecting the needs of the public, were unrepresentative and failed to be accountable, accessible and equitable.
From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2022
That means while they were taking care of others, they were neglecting themselves.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 2, 2022
Also in the summer transfer window, United sold Manchester-born striker Danny Welbeck, who had progressed through the youth ranks, to Arsenal for £16m, leading to criticism the club were neglecting their youth policy.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2014
The hen became as moral as a tombstone and grievously wrought up over the way her sisters were neglecting their duty, so that she laid yet another egg.
From The Book of Gud by Harold Hersey
