Synonyms for
Ignored
Definition
to pay no attention to or disregard intentionally
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- completely ignored
- deliberately ignored
- intentionally ignored
- largely ignored
- systematically ignored
- was ignored
- ignored the warning
- ignored the advice
Word family
Usage note
The word 'ignored' implies a conscious decision not to pay attention. It can sometimes be used interchangeably with 'overlooked', but 'overlooked' can also suggest something was missed unintentionally.
Example sentences
- He ignored his sister when she asked him to play with her.
- The teacher ignored the student's raised hand.
- The child ignored his mother's warning and touched the hot stove.
- She felt ignored by her friends when they didn't invite her to the party.
- The boss ignored the employee's suggestion for improvement.
Quotes
The worst thing a guy can do is ignore me. If I'm not interested, I'll be straightforward and it will be very clear.
It's hard when you're ignored by the person whose attention is the only thing you want in the world.
Love is not about how many days, months, or years you have been together. Love is about how much you love each other every single day, even when they ignore you.