Meaning & use
ignored
Deliberately paid no attention to someone or something, despite being aware of them.
See it in a sentence
He ignored the ringing phone because he was in the middle of an important meeting.
The warning signs were ignored until the machine finally broke down.
A note on using this word
Ignored implies a conscious choice not to react, unlike 'missed,' which can happen by accident.
Words with a similar meaning
disregardedoverlooked
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