relative neglect

Frequency: 5.54.5 per million words

a state of being less cared for compared to others

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Examples (10)

  • The smaller projects often suffered from relative neglect.
  • There was a sense of relative neglect for the outlying regions.
  • Her work experienced relative neglect compared to her peers.
  • The old archives had fallen into a state of relative neglect.
  • He felt a pang of sadness at the relative neglect of his early paintings.
  • Despite its historical significance, the monument faced relative neglect.
  • The problem was not absolute abandonment, but rather relative neglect.
  • They discussed the consequences of relative neglect in public services.
  • A period of relative neglect followed the initial enthusiasm for the initiative.
  • The company's smaller division often operates under conditions of relative neglect.