cared-for
Definition
Adjective: Having received necessary care and attention; being in a state where one's needs have been looked after.
Usage
The adjective "cared-for" describes a person, animal, or thing that is in a good condition because it has received the proper attention, maintenance, or nurturing it required. It often implies a positive contrast with a state of neglect.
Examples
- The garden looked neat and cared-for, with no weeds in sight.
- All the animals at the sanctuary are well-fed and cared-for.
- She always appears so cared-for, with her clothes perfectly pressed.
- The old furniture was worn but clearly cared-for over the years.
Advanced Usage
- Well-cared-for: This is a common compound adjective that intensifies the meaning, emphasizing that something is in excellent condition due to consistent and thorough care.
- He drives a well-cared-for vintage car from the 1960s.
Variants and Related Words
- Care (verb): To look after and provide for the needs of someone or something.
- Care (noun): The process of protecting someone or something and providing what they need.
- Caregiver (noun): A person who provides care for someone who is sick or unable to care for themselves.
- Uncared-for (adjective): Not receiving necessary care; neglected. This is the direct antonym of "cared-for."
Synonyms
- Attended to
- Looked after
- Maintained
- Nurtured
- Tended
Antonyms
- Neglected
- Uncared-for
- Abandoned
- Ignored
Adjective
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having needed care and attention
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well-cared-for children
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