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uncared-for

American  
[uhn-kaird-fawr] / ʌnˈkɛərdˌfɔr /

adjective

  1. untended; neglected; unkempt.

    The garden had an uncared-for look.

  2. not cared for; not liked or favored.

    uncared-for reminders of youth.
uncared-for British  
/ ˌʌnˈkɛədfɔː /

adjective

  1. not cared for; neglected

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Etymology

Origin of uncared-for

First recorded in 1590–1600

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