Cryptic crossword clue
Name chosen to encapsulate gerbil’s initial lack of attention 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NEGLECT

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What does NEGLECT mean?

NEGLECT noun
  1. The act of neglecting.
  2. The state of being neglected.
  3. Habitual lack of care.
NEGLECT verb
  1. To fail to care for or attend to something.
  2. To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.
  3. To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.

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