Ignoring Meaning in English
word · lemma: ignore
/ˌɪɡˈnɔɹɪŋ/
ig-NOR-ing
/ɪɡnˈɔːɹɪŋ/
ig-NAW-ring
Definition
Deliberately not paying attention to someone or something, or pretending that you do not notice them.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal settings. Often used for people but can refer to problems or facts. Be careful: 'ignore' means to actively choose not to notice, not simply to miss by accident. Common phrases: 'stop ignoring me', 'ignoring the problem'.
Spanish: ignorarPortuguese (BR): ignorarPortuguese (PT): ignorarChinese (Simplified): 忽视Chinese (Traditional): 忽視Hindi: नज़रअंदाज़ करनाArabic: تجاهلBengali: উপেক্ষা করা - এড়িয়ে যাওয়াRussian: игнорированиеJapanese: 無視することVietnamese: phớt lờ - làm ngơKorean: 무시하기Turkish: görmezden gelmeUrdu: نظرانداز کرناIndonesian: mengabaikan
Example Sentences
She kept ignoring my messages.
basic
Ignoring instructions can be dangerous.
basic
The teacher is ignoring the noise in the classroom.
basic
By ignoring his advice, you might miss out on something important.
natural
He’s not mad—he’s just ignoring you until you apologize.
natural
Ignoring the warning signs won’t make the problem go away.
natural