Well-cared-for
adj.kind, hopefulwarm
What it means
Given the attention and support needed to thrive.
Reach for it when describing a person, animal, place, or object receiving attentive ongoing care
Every well-cared-for sapling produced new leaves by spring.
Choose between these
6- playful
pampered
care exceeds ordinary comfort requirements
not when Pampering can imply indulgence rather than good care.
- everyday
looked-after
plain reassurance about ongoing care is wanted
not when Looked-after is informal and nonspecific.
- everyday
tended
regular hands-on attention is the key action
not when Tended can be competent without affection.
- warm
deep affection is visible in the care
not when Cherishing does not guarantee practical needs are met.
- warm
support encourages growth or development
not when Nurture is wrong for routine machine maintenance.
- professional
maintained
condition is preserved through scheduled work
not when Maintenance sounds mechanical when describing a child.
Said against
3- neglected
- uncared-for
- mistreated
It naturally appears in
3- well-cared-for child
The well-cared-for child had trusted adults beyond the immediate family.
- well-cared-for garden
A well-cared-for garden still left room for wildflowers.
- look well-cared-for
The rescued dogs began to look well-cared-for after several quiet weeks.