"uncared-for" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more uncared-for [comparative], most uncared-for [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} uncared-for (comparative more uncared-for, superlative most uncared-for)
  1. Lacking care; neglected. Translations (Translations): απεριποίητος (aperipoíitos) (Greek)
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