Negliged

Negliged is a rare and archaic verb meaning to have neglected something or someone; to have failed to give something or someone adequate care, attention, or respect. It implies a degree of carelessness, indifference, or disregard that resulted in harm, damage, or a missed opportunity. The term often carries a sense of having shirked a duty or responsibility. While 'neglected' is the more common contemporary term, 'negliged' serves as a strong stylistic choice to convey a formal, historical, or possibly even a legalistic tone, emphasizing a more deliberate failure to fulfill an obligation.

Negliged meaning with examples

• The court heard how the estate manager, in his haste to modernize the property, had negliged the ancient upkeep of the original, historic manor house. Years of deferred maintenance, with damp, and pests had caused irreparable damage to the structure, resulting in its near condemnation and substantial loss of the home's historical value.
• In his memoirs, the aging general confessed he had negliged the well-being of his soldiers during the final offensive. Underestimated rations and inadequate medical supplies, coupled with rash decisions, led to higher casualties and diminished their morale, causing a devastating defeat.
• The professor, known for his brilliant research, was criticised for having negliged his teaching duties. His focus on publications led him to consistently reschedule classes, offer minimal feedback on assignments, and be mostly unavailable to his students, leaving the students feeling unsupported.
• The company, facing a financial crisis, was accused of having negliged their commitment to their employees' pension fund. Allegedly, contributions were diverted to cover other debts, leaving many retirees with insufficient funds and jeopardizing their financial security.