vernachlässigt
Translation
neglected, uncared-for, overlooked
Examples
Das Haus sieht vernachlässigt aus.
The house looks neglected.
Er fühlte sich von seinen Eltern vernachlässigt.
He felt neglected by his parents.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) looks/seems neglected ((et4)) sieht/wirkt vernachlässigt aus Das alte Gebäude sieht vernachlässigt aus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uncared-for, unkempt; Antonyms: cared-for, maintained
Etymology
From `ver-` (prefix indicating something going wrong) + `nach` (after) + `lässig` (casual, from `lassen` - to leave). Literally 'left behind'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'neglecting' something by being too 'lässig' (casual/lax) about it. The `ver-` prefix adds a negative sense.