Polish English Dictionary

język polski - English

zlekceważyć in English:

1. neglect


He neglects that poor dog - he never takes him for walks or gives him any attention.
Art would pick up the duty that it used to have and that we've neglected because of certain mis-founded ideas.
to neglect
Feed plants and they grow, neglect them and they suffer. 2. He'd given too much to his career, worked long hours, neglected her
Today's land problems are the product of years of neglect by successive governments.
He was a pitiable spectacle of neglect and wretchedness as he sat there on an upturned pail, eating his bread and cheese with fingers that, like his clothing, were grimed with paint and dirt.
If I had neglected studying at school, I could have failed to get a job.
I neglected to tell my family the truth so I want to prepare a delicious dinner.
Our daughter recently showed surprise that, throughout her childhood, she was always picked up from school on time and never felt neglected.
Often neglected and perceived as 'a waste of time', it actually does save time as a "good developer = less messy developer = less time wasted fixing bugs"
The owners had neglected the garden, which was now overgrown with weeds.
Don't neglect to lock the door when you leave. Don't neglect locking the door when you leave.
He neglected his look after the divorce. (Po rozwodzie zaniedbał swój wygląd.)
Social services were called anonymously because the children were being neglected
Perpetual devotion to what a man calls his business, is only to be sustained by perpetual neglect of many other things.

English word "zlekceważyć"(neglect) occurs in sets:

negatywne emocje

2. discount


In some countries you should ask for a discount when you're shopping.
The store has discounted all its cammembert cheese because tomorrow is its best before date.
How early do I have to make a reservation to qualify for the discount?
The first thing that hits you is the bright red discount drugstore sign.
10%discount Monday-Thursday
extra 10% discount
I'll just discount thet suggestion and the whole theory, too
The discount can't be used for all goods or at all restaurants.
Lately the discount airline ticket system has gotten so complicated that there's a lot about it I can't figure out.
The Bank of Japan lowered its discount rate by half a percentage point Monday, bringing the key lending rate to 4.5%.
Do students get discounts on rooms in hostels in some countries?
Customers can get huge discounts by booking in advance.
In return, the employers offer good, sometimes negotiable salaries, good working conditions, longer holidays and additional leaves at bank holidays, discounts of various kinds, commissions, lunch vouchers, annual bonuses or travel schemes for commuters.
You are not eligible for promotions and discounts at this time
Sales start Monday, with discounts of up to 50%.

3. to flout



English word "zlekceważyć"(to flout) occurs in sets:

BBC articles about Polish elections
Ang 28 01 2024

4. shrug off


I admire the way she can just shrug off all her problems.
It was irresponsible to shrug off the complaint.

English word "zlekceważyć"(shrug off) occurs in sets:

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