abandoned, separated, neglected, disrespected, prejudiced: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Upper-Intermediate set 49. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. abandoned · adjective/əˈbænd(ə)nd/

   left without care, protection, or support

   Mrs.Temblor told the court that she felt abandoned when her husband left her for another woman, thus, she wanted full custody of her children.

   Synonyms: deserted, dumped, forgotten

2. separated · adjective/ˈsɛpəˌreɪdəd/

   living apart from a spouse or kept apart from someone

   Some separated couples live in the same house, but have separate rooms and do not share daily activities.

   Synonyms: detached, disconnected, divorced

3. neglected · adjective/nəˈɡlɛktəd/

   not cared for or looked after properly

   He was emotionally neglected in his marriage to Melinda;thus felt miserable most of the time.

   Synonyms: ignored

4. disrespected · adjective/ˌdɪsrəˈspɛk(t)/

   to be treated with rudeness, discourtesy, or a clear lack of honor and consideration

   Joanne, who was a disrespected wife, succeeded as a TV celebrity.

   Synonyms: degraded, humiliated

5. prejudiced · adjective/ˈprɛdʒədəst/

   having a negative belief or attitude formed beforehand

   Interracial relationships, in other words couples from different races, are deeply prejudiced in some societies.

   Synonyms: biased, one-sided