neglecting; leaving alone; abandoning
Describes the state of leaving something or someone unattended, often with a nuance of irresponsibility or neglect. Commonly used in the phrase ほったらかしにする.
He left his work undone and went out to play.
子供をほったらかしにする親が増えている。
There are more parents who neglect their children.
The flowers in the garden have been left neglected.
In the end, the homework was just left neglected.