what "rather"means in this sentence,being on the top I am rather neglected.?

Question

meaninng of rather

Answer 1

Main Entry: rath·er
Pronunciation: 'ra-[th]&r, 'rä-, 'r&- also 're-; interjectionally 'ra-'[th]&r, 'rä-, 'r&-
Function: adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hrathor, comparative of hrathe quickly; akin to Old High German rado quickly, Old English hræd quick
1 : with better reason or more propriety : more properly
2 : more readily or willingly : PREFERABLY -- often used interjectionally to express affirmation
3 : more correctly speaking
4 : to the contrary : INSTEAD
5 : in some degree : SOMEWHAT -- often used as a mild intensive
- the rather archaic : the more quickly or readily

Answer 2

In this case rather means "somewhat."

Answer 3

it means to a limited degree or somewhat.