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."

Synonyms of ignoring

Words with a similar meaning to ignoring:

• disregarding
• overlooking
• neglecting
• shunning

Antonyms of ignoring

Words with the opposite meaning to ignoring:

• noticing
• acknowledging
• addressing

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