Meaning & use

ignored

verb·Everyday

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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