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self-neglect

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/ˈsɛlf.nɪˌɡlɛkt/ · self-ne-glect

The failure to attend to one's personal care and hygiene, often relating to psychological or health issues.

Meanings

nounformal

The failure to attend to one's personal care and hygiene, often relating to psychological or health issues.

اپنی ذاتی دیکھ بھال اور صفائی نہ کرنے کی حالت، عام طور پر نفسیاتی یا صحت کے مسائل سے متعلق ہے۔

خود نظراندازی

Khud nazar andaazi

Synonyms

self-neglectself-abandonmentself-denialمجسم خودغفلتنظریں خود سے ہٹاناخود سے بےپرواہی

Antonyms

self-careself-attentionself-nurturingخود کی دیکھ بھالپناہ دیناخود پر توجہ دینا

Common Collocations

  • self-neglect syndrome
  • risk of self-neglect
  • signs of self-neglect

Example Sentences

Many elderly individuals suffer from self-neglect due to depression.

بہت سے بزرگ افراد ذہنی دباؤ کی وجہ سے خود نظراندازی کا شکار ہوتے ہیں۔

Bohat se buzurg afrad zehni dabao ki wajah se khud nazar andazi ka shikar hotay hain.

Self-neglect can lead to severe health issues if not addressed.

اگر خود نظراندازی کا علاج نہ کیا جائے تو یہ شدید صحت کے مسائل کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔

Agar khud nazar andaazi ka ilaaj na kiya jaye to yeh shadeed sehat ke masail ka ba'ais ban sakti hai.

Recognizing the signs of self-neglect is crucial for getting help.

خود نظراندازی کی علامات کو جانچنا مدد حاصل کرنے کے لیے بے حد ضروری ہے۔

Khud nazar andazi ki alaamat ko jaanchna madad hasil karne ke liye behad zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

self-denial:Self-denial is the act of rejecting one's needs, while self-neglect refers to failing to take care of oneself.

Word Family

neglect
verbغفلت کرنا
self-care
nounخود کی دیکھ بھال

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of self-neglect as neglecting your own needs.

Visualize a person surrounded by clutter, representing their lack of personal care.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود کو نظرانداز نہ کرو، یہ کروانا ہے جفا۔

Khud ko nazar andaz na karo, yeh karwana hai jafa.

Do not neglect yourself, this is to incite hardship.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self + neglect" — the act of not caring for oneself

First known use: 20th century

The term emerged as awareness of mental health issues grew, particularly in relation to individuals who do not attend to their personal wellbeing.