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ignored

Pronunciation: [ɪɡˈnɔrd]

Word

Learn how to use ignored in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to pay no attention to someone or something. When you ignore someone, you don't listen to them or look at them, like when a friend is talking but you are focused on your phone instead.

Example

She ignored the noise from outside and focused on her reading.

Example

He didn't feel good because his friends ignored him at the party.

Example

Why did you ignore what I said earlier?

Context: “problem-solving”

(verb) to deliberately overlook or avoid a problem or issue. This means you know there is something wrong but you choose not to deal with it, like when you see a messy room but decide not to clean it.

Example

They ignored the small issues and completed the project on time.

Example

You can't ignore the important problems you have to solve.

Example

Is it okay to ignore such a big issue?

How to pronounce ignored

Pronunciation: [ɪɡˈnɔrd]

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