CEFR B1

ignoring

verb (present participle)

Meaning

The act of deliberately paying no attention to someone or something.

Examples

She kept calling his name, but he continued ignoring her.
The committee was accused of ignoring the concerns of the local residents.

Synonyms: disregarding, overlooking, neglecting, shunning

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ignoring (B1)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/

Definition

The act of deliberately paying no attention to someone or something.

Examples

She kept calling his name, but he continued ignoring her.
The committee was accused of ignoring the concerns of the local residents.
Despite the clear warning signs, many drivers were ignoring the speed limit.

How to Use ignoring

ignoring someone/something (collocation): To deliberately not pay attention to a person or object. — "The children were ignoring their parents' instructions."
ignoring the fact that (collocation): To disregard a known truth or piece of information. — "He was ignoring the fact that his flight was delayed."

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