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You're not taking care of yourself

🇬🇧 UK //jʊər nɒt ˈteɪkɪŋ keə əv jɔːˈsɛlf// 🇺🇸 US //jʊər nɑt ˈteɪkɪŋ kɛr əv jʊrˈsɛlf//

Meaning of You're not taking care of yourself

You are neglecting your physical or mental health.

In simple words: You aren't looking after yourself.

You're not taking care of yourself in a sentence

• I’m worried about you; you're not taking care of yourself during these stressful times.
• If you skip meals regularly, you're not taking care of yourself.
• Friends can be blunt: you're not taking care of yourself, and it's showing.
• Sometimes, we need reminders that we're not taking care of ourselves properly.

How to use You're not taking care of yourself

Use this when expressing concern for someone's well-being. It's supportive but can come off as critical if not said gently.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a caring friend reminding you to 'take care' like a teddy bear taking care of a child.

Related words

Collocations with You're not taking care of yourself

• take care of your health
• forget to take care of yourself
• taking care of yourself first

Synonyms for You're not taking care of yourself

• neglecting yourself
• not minding yourself
• not prioritizing your health

Common mistakes with You're not taking care of yourself

• Confused with 'taking advantage of' versus 'taking care of'.
• Forgetting the 'you're' contraction in spoken form.
• Using 'yourself' incorrectly as 'you' in this context.

Frequently asked questions about "You're not taking care of yourself"

What does "You're not taking care of yourself" mean?

You aren't looking after yourself.

What is the definition of "You're not taking care of yourself"?

You are neglecting your physical or mental health.

How do you use "You're not taking care of yourself" in a sentence?

I’m worried about you; you're not taking care of yourself during these stressful times.

Can you give another example of "You're not taking care of yourself"?

If you skip meals regularly, you're not taking care of yourself.

What are synonyms for "You're not taking care of yourself"?

Common alternatives include neglecting yourself, not minding yourself, not prioritizing your health.

What words go with "You're not taking care of yourself"?

It commonly pairs with take care of your health, forget to take care of yourself, taking care of yourself first.

What are common mistakes when using "You're not taking care of yourself"?

Confused with 'taking advantage of' versus 'taking care of'. Forgetting the 'you're' contraction in spoken form. Using 'yourself' incorrectly as 'you' in this context.

How do you pronounce "You're not taking care of yourself"?

US: //jʊər nɑt ˈteɪkɪŋ kɛr əv jʊrˈsɛlf//, UK: //jʊər nɒt ˈteɪkɪŋ keə əv jɔːˈsɛlf//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "You're not taking care of yourself"?

Use this when expressing concern for someone's well-being. It's supportive but can come off as critical if not said gently.