neglect
intermediateB1/nɪˈɡlɛkt/ · ne-glect
To fail to care for or attend to something; to disregard.
Meanings
To fail to care for or attend to something; to disregard.
کسی چیز کا خیال نہ رکھنا یا اس کی دیکھ بھال نہ کرنا؛ نظر انداز کرنا۔
غفلت
ghaflat
Common Collocations
- neglect responsibilities
- neglect health
- neglect duties
Example Sentences
Many children suffer when their parents neglect them.
بہت سے بچے اپنی والدین کی غفلت کا شکار ہوتے ہیں۔
Bohat se bachay apne walidain ki ghaflat ka shikar hotay hain.
He neglected his studies and failed the exam.
اس نے اپنی پڑھائی کی غفلت برتی اور امتحان میں ناکام ہو گیا۔
Us ne apni parhai ki ghaflat barti aur imtihan mein nakaam ho gaya.
The garden was neglected for years, resulting in overgrown weeds.
باغ کئی سالوں سے غفلت کا شکار تھا، جس کے باعث گھاس بڑھ گئی۔
Bagh kai saalon se ghaflat ka shikar tha, jis ke baais ghas barh gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of neglect as not giving a 'leg' to a situation, therefore it remains unattended.
Imagine an overgrown garden where flowers are wilting due to lack of care.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
غفلت میں گزر گئی اک عمر نادانی میں / اب دل بہلانے کو یادوں کی مہلت نہیں
Ghaflat mein guz gayi ek umar nadani mein / Ab dil behlane ko yaadon ki mohlet nahi.
A lifetime passed in neglect and folly / Now there is no time left to soothe the heart with memories.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
غفلت کا پھل ہمیشہ نقصان میں ہوتا ہے
Ghaflat ka phal hamesha nuqsan mein hota hai
The fruit of neglect always leads to loss.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "neglectus" — to disregard or not care for
First known use: 14th century
The word 'neglect' has evolved from Latin 'neglectus', which means 'disregarded'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century, emphasizing a lack of attention or care.