Synonyms for

Ignoring

Verb / ˌɪˈgnɔ:rɪŋ / Another word for ignoring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Failing to pay attention to or acknowledge something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

brushoff neglect notice know dismiss pushaside disregard ignore brushaside discount snub cut disregarding neglecting overlooking avoiding sidestepping missing forgetting omitting evading discounting bypassing skipping

Synonyms by register

Formal

disregarding neglecting overlooking unheeding

Informal

shrugging off brushing off blowing off skipping

Literary

unmindful deaf to

Antonyms

attending noticing acknowledging considering heeding observing regarding

Common collocations

  • ignoring the signs
  • ignoring the problem
  • ignoring the advice
  • ignoring the request
  • ignoring the facts
  • ignoring the consequences
  • ignoring someone

Word family

noun ignorance
verb ignore
adjective ignorant
adverb ignorantly

Usage note

The word 'ignoring' implies a deliberate act of not paying attention or acknowledging something. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation of rudeness or dismissiveness.

Example sentences

  1. He was ignoring his mother's advice and went out in the rain.
  2. She was ignoring her best friend's phone calls.
  3. The teacher scolded the student for ignoring the rules.
  4. He was ignoring the warning signs and drove through the flooded road.
  5. She was ignoring her own health problems and continued to work long hours.

Quotes

  • Ignoring isn't the same as ignorance, you have to work at it.
  • Ignoring something is the same as not knowing it at all.
  • Ignoring something is a conscious decision, not a mistake.

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