Neglected
Neglected adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.
Unfortunate and neglected are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unfortunate" instead an adjective "Neglected".
Unfortunate
Unfortunate adjective - Bringing about ruin or misfortune.
Neglected and unfortunate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Neglected" instead an adjective "Unfortunate".
Nearby Word: unfortunately
Both words in one sentence
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He also has neglected to tell anyone about his departure, but it is speculated that there was an unfortunate incident leading to his resignation.
Source: Roleplay / Hideout Junction -
They neglected to change the name, however, which was the rather unfortunate Scho-vit.note The name, for non-native English speakers/those who don't get it, sounds like "shove it," a rather coarse insult in English (with certain implications as to where "it" should be shoved).
Source: Bite The Wax Tadpole
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