48+ Words that rhyme with neglected

Neglected is a 3-syllable word with 48 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are infected, connected, affected. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of neglected

adjective
  1. disregarded; "his cries were unheeded"; "Shaw's neglected one-act comedy, `A Village Wooing'"; "her ignored advice"
  2. lacking a caretaker; "a neglected child"; "many casualties were lying unattended"

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Examples of "neglected" in lyrics

See how neglected is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "The Sheep will resurrect it for all neglected"
    Black Sheep f/ Chi-Ali — Freak Y'All
  • "Knowin' that what I speak is borrowed and neglected"
    Blue Sky Black Death & Jean Grae — Take it Back
  • "A future with two people who's love never neglected"
    Bolo Gah f/ Dragonfly — What's Going On

What do these rhymes mean?

affected
acted upon; influenced speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression being excited or provoked to the
connected
being joined in close association; "affiliated clubs
infected
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms; "a septic sore throat"; "a septic environment"; "septic sewage"
protected
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
respected
receiving deferential regard; "a respected family"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "neglected" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like infected, connected, affected create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "neglected" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with neglected?
Words that rhyme with neglected include: infected, connected, affected, protected, respected, expected, collected, corrected, perfected, unexpected, and 38 more.
How many syllables does neglected have?
Neglected has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with neglected?
There are 48 words that rhyme with neglected: 48 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for neglected in a song?
The strongest rhymes for neglected in songwriting are infected, connected, affected. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with neglected?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with neglected include infected, connected, affected, protected, respected. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: method; 1-syllable: infected, connected; 2-syllable: unexpected, unaffected. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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