ignore

[ ig-nawr, -nohr ]

verb (used with object)

, ig·nored, ig·nor·ing.

1. to refrain from noticing or recognizing:

   to ignore insulting remarks.

   Synonyms: overlook, neglect, disregard, slight

   Antonyms: regard, notice

2. Law. (of a grand jury) to reject (a bill of indictment), as on the grounds of insufficient evidence.

ignore

/ ɪɡˈnɔː /

verb

1. to fail or refuse to notice; disregard

noun

1. informal.
   disregard

   to treat someone with ignore

Derived Forms

• igˈnorable, adjective
• igˈnorer, noun

Other Words From

• ig·nora·ble adjective
• ig·norer noun
• unig·nora·ble adjective
• unig·nora·bly adverb
• unig·nored adjective
• unig·noring adjective
• well-ig·nored adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ignore¹

First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin ignōrāre “to not know, disregard,” verb derivative of ignārus “ignorant, unaware” (with -ō- perhaps from ignōtus “unknown”), equivalent to in- in- ³ + gnārus “knowing, acquainted (with)”; akin to (g)nōscere “to know ¹ ”

Word History and Origins

Origin of ignore¹

C17: from Latin ignōrāre not to know, from ignārus ignorant of, from i- in- ¹+ gnārus knowing; related to Latin noscere to know

Example Sentences

The Sheffield-based creator also said the group had got better at "ignoring the trolling and hate".

From BBC

The study shows that people tend to ignore flood risk beyond the AEP 500 flood risk zone.

From Science Daily

This definition not only ignores cerebral palsy as a lifelong condition but contributes to a lopsided research focus directed only at pediatric care and not care into adulthood and across the lifespan, experts say.

From Science Daily

Ira Mehlman, spokesperson for the Federation for American Immigration Reform, which favors stricter immigration controls, said the council is “ignoring a very clear message from the voters.”

From Los Angeles Times

"These concerns have been ignored for too long, leading to a toxic debate where physicians feel ignored and PAs feel demoralised."

From BBC

Related Words

• avoid
• discount
• fail
• forget
• neglect
• overlook
• reject
• scorn