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NEGLECT

/nɪˈɡlɛkt/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

N 1/2
E 1/1
G 2/3
L 1/2
E 1/1
C 3/4
T 1/1
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Definition of NEGLECT

noun

The act of neglecting.

noun

The state of being neglected.

noun

Habitual lack of care.

verb

To fail to care for or attend to something.

"to neglect duty or business;  to neglect to pay debts"

verb

To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.

"to neglect strangers"

verb

To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.

Synonyms of NEGLECT

Words with similar meaning

carelessness negligence let slide fail forget disregard take no notice of

Antonyms of NEGLECT

Words with opposite meaning

consideration notice regard care mind reck consider

Examples of NEGLECT in a Sentence

  • "to neglect duty or business;  to neglect to pay debts"
  • "to neglect strangers"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
14
points

Is NEGLECT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, NEGLECT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of NEGLECT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for NEGLECT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter neglect Total
Scrabble 1121131 10
WWF 2132141 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NEGLECT

51 words from the letters in NEGLECT

6-letter words

gentle 7/10 USUKWWF

5-letter words

elect 7/9 USUKWWF ctene 7/9 UK gleet 6/8 USUKWWF genet 6/8 USUKWWF tenge 6/8 UK

4-letter words

cleg 7/10 UK cete 6/7 USUKWWF celt 6/8 USUKWWF cent 6/8 USUKWWF glee 5/7 USUKWWF gene 5/7 USUKWWF glen 5/8 USUKWWF leng 5/8 UK gelt 5/7 USUKWWF gent 5/7 USUKWWF leet 4/5 USUKWWF teel 4/5 USUKWWF tele 4/5 USUKWWF eten 4/5 UK nete 4/5 UK teen 4/5 USUKWWF tene 4/5 UK lent 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

cee 5/6 USUKWWF cel 5/7 USUKWWF gee 4/5 USUKWWF gel 4/6 USUKWWF leg 4/6 USUKWWF eng 4/6 USWWF gen 4/6 USWWF get 4/5 USUKWWF teg 4/5 USUKWWF eel 3/4 USUKWWF lee 3/4 USUKWWF een 3/4 UK ene 3/4 UK nee 3/4 USWWF tee 3/3 USUKWWF elt 3/4 UK let 3/4 USUKWWF tel 3/4 USWWF net 3/4 USUKWWF ten 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ge 3/4 UK el 2/3 USWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF ln 2/4 UK et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK

How to Use NEGLECT in Word Games

NEGLECT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since NEGLECT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NEGLECT to find 51 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NEGLECT

What does NEGLECT mean?
NEGLECT is a noun. The act of neglecting.
Is NEGLECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NEGLECT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NEGLECT worth in Scrabble?
NEGLECT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from NEGLECT?
You can make 51 words from the letters in NEGLECT. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of NEGLECT?
Synonyms of NEGLECT include: carelessness, negligence, let slide, fail, forget, disregard. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.