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Meaning of ignored
The primary meaning of the word "ignored" is to pay no attention to something or someone.
Etymology of ignored
The word "ignored" has its roots in the Latin words "ignorare," which means "to not know" or "to be unaware of," and is derived from "ignarus," meaning "unknowing" or "unaware."
Historically, the word "ignored" has been used in English since the 15th century, initially meaning "to be unaware of" or "to not know," and later evolving to include the sense of deliberately disregarding or paying no attention to something or someone.
Synonyms
dismissed
neglected
overlooked
disregarded
snubbed
rebuffed
rejected
spurned
shunned
avoided
evaded
bypassed
skipped
omitted
excluded
barred
blacklisted
boycotted
cold-shouldered
frozen out
given the cold shoulder
shut out
turned a blind eye to
turned a deaf ear to
unnoticed
unheeded
unreplied
unaddressed
unanswered
Definitions
- The word "ignored" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- * To pay no attention to something or someone
- * To deliberately disregard or pay no heed to something or someone
- * To refuse to consider or take notice of something or someone
Usage Examples
- The company's complaints were ignored by the regulatory body.
- * She felt ignored by her friends when they didn't invite her to the party.
- * The warning signs were ignored by the driver, who ended up in an accident.
Antonyms
noticed
acknowledged
recognized
attended to
heeded
replied to
addressed
answered
considered
regarded
respected
valued
appreciated
admired
praised
commended
honored
welcomed
included
accepted