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/nɛɡˈlɛktɪd ˈdjuːti/ · neɡˈlɛktɪd ˈdjuːti

noun

A responsibility or task that has been overlooked or left unfulfilled. The neglected duty to maintain the community garden had fallen to the local residents.
A moral or ethical obligation that has been neglected or ignored. The company's neglected duty to protect the environment led to a public outcry.

Synonyms

overlooked responsibility unfulfilled task abandoned duty neglected obligation unattended responsibility

Antonyms

fulfilled duty completed task attended responsibility

Did you know? The concept of neglected duty is often explored in literature and philosophy, highlighting the importance of fulfilling one's moral and ethical obligations.

Related terms

responsibility obligation task duty neglect

Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026