look neglected

Frequency: 7.218.4 per million words

Describes the appearance of being uncared for.

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Examples (20)

  • The group of street children looked ragged and neglected.
  • The old house began to look neglected after its owners moved out.
  • After years of disuse, the old mansion began to look quite neglected.
  • Without regular care, the garden can quickly look neglected.
  • Her garden looked rather neglected after she fell ill.
  • She worried that her children might look neglected if she worked too much.
  • If the plants aren't watered regularly, they will quickly look neglected.
  • The stray dog’s fur was matted, and it clearly looked neglected.
  • Despite his efforts, his once-thriving business now looks incredibly neglected.
  • After months of disuse, the tools in the shed looked very neglected.
  • The stray dog looked very neglected, its fur matted and dirty.
  • His once-smart appearance started to look rather neglected in recent weeks.
  • A building that looks neglected can deter potential buyers.
  • The historical monument had begun to look neglected due to lack of funding.
  • She didn't want her appearance to look neglected for the interview.
  • If you don't paint it regularly, the wooden fence will eventually look neglected.
  • The park playground looked surprisingly neglected for a public space.
  • The patient's room, left untended, started to look neglected and dusty.
  • His artwork, though brilliant, often looks neglected in its presentation.
  • Despite her efforts, the backyard always seemed to look a bit neglected.