Neglected and Unkept

Neglected

Neglected adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.
Usage example: a neglected teddy bear, missing one eye and both ears, shoved into the closet

Unkept and neglected are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unkept" instead an adjective "Neglected".

Nearby Words: neglect, neglectful, neglecting

Unkept

Unkept adjective - (especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded.
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Neglected and unkept are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Neglected" instead an adjective "Unkept".
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