This is the 9867th most frequent Portuguese word.
descuidadas
Negligent or careless.
Here, descuidadas describes the state of the plants, indicating they were not properly cared for.
As plantas no jardim estavam descuidadas.
The plants in the garden were neglected.
In this example, descuidadas refers to the manner of the children playing, characterized by a lack of attention or concern.
As crianças brincavam descuidadas no parque.
The children played carelessly in the park.
Here, descuidada refers to the manner in which the packages were opened, suggesting it was done without careful attention.