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ignored

Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ɪɡˈnɔːd/Word FrequencyCommon (5.33)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)

To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.

In a Sentence

“A problem ignored is a problem doubled.”

Published Usage Examples

“Mr. Perkins soon saw that his words had had no effect on Philip, and for the rest of the term ignored him.”

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Origin

Origin unknown

Common Phrases

. ignoredignored largely
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Synonyms

misheedneglectunheedunmindconnivedissimulateoverlookturn a blind eye towink atbe ignorant of

Antonyms

noticerecognizewatchobserveknow

Related Words

misheedneglectunheedunmindignored

Poetry examples for “ignored”

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