Ignore
/ɪɡˈnɔːr/verb
Not pay attention to, not acknowledge when seen, heard or perceived in some way.
She chose to ignore the rude comments.
Often appears as...
- ignore someone's advice
- ignore a problem
verb
Intentionally not include or consider.
In the final report, they ignored all the other options.
Usage tips
Academic
verb
Not pay attention to, not acknowledge when seen, heard or perceived in some way.
She chose to ignore the rude comments.
Often appears as...
- ignore someone's advice
- ignore a problem
verb
Intentionally not include or consider.
In the final report, they ignored all the other options.
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Implications
Ignoring can be seen as disrespectful or amicable depending on context, such as not reacting to aggression.
She ignored their taunts, showing dignity.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Consequences
Be aware that neglecting matters, like requests or problems, might lead to bigger issues later.
If you ignore this leak, it could cause major damage.
Pro Tip 3/3Selective Ignoring
People sometimes ignore only certain aspects while still being engaged with the overall situation.
He ignored the background noise, focusing on the music.
Compare with
brush offdismissdisregardminimizeneglectoverlooktune out
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What game theory teaches...
era thing because if we had no problem with it we just do it here so we hit it away because we knew it was uncomfortable because we know what our values are so what's been happening in the world is we've been evaluating all of the things that have been going on by ignoring our values because we don't realize we're in an infinite contest and we only look at our interests so we
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Why doesn’t anything...
and the bond between carbon and fluorine is incredibly tight. Like a couple that ignores everyone except each other, carbon and fluorine interact so strongly that the normal, intermolecular forces that help substances stick to each other don't stand a chance. Even the famously adhesive feet of geckos usually can't get a grip.
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Why do honeybees love...
So, ignoring the geometry lesson, and taking matters into their own hands, the bees went back to the drawing board to rethink their beehive design. One suggested triangles, "We can use triangles. Look! They fit together perfectly." Another bee suggested squares. Finally, a third bee piped up and said,
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What are the universal...
deepening and expanding our understanding of what human rights are, and how to better protect them. So if these principles are so well-developed, then why are human rights abused and ignored time and time again all over the world? The problem in general is that it is not at all easy
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How to create cleaner...
have barely been used in commercial power plants because they cost a lot. But ultimately, the bigger problem is that in most parts of the world, it's still too easy and much cheaper to keep emitting carbon dioxide, and that makes it tempting to completely ignore coal's dark side.
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Can you solve the temple...
either everyone is telling the truth, or the two possessed students are paired together. In either case, ignore the duo. If there's only one group arguing, both others must be telling the truth, and if there are two conflicts, then the possessed students are in separate groups
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Jealousy Bites PIPE Brain...
jealous but could the same be true for our four-legged friends our two dogs Ruby and Emma didn't mind being ignored while their owners were busy playing with their phones and other lifeless objects but what do you think will happen when their owners start showering
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Robert Waldinger: What...
when the going got tough, those arguments didn't take a toll on their memories. So this message, that good, close relationships are good for our health and well-being, this is wisdom that's as old as the hills. Why is this so hard to get and so easy to ignore?
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New-born Panda Reunited...
The keepers move the baby closer. The youngster cries out desperately for mum to pick her up but she still ignores the helpless baby.
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Dolphin Gang War PIPE Ocean...
head-to-head completely ignored by the dolphins didier gets a rare chance to record this intense showdown to close up
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What game theory teaches...
era thing because if we had no problem with it we just do it here so we hit it away because we knew it was uncomfortable because we know what our values are so what's been happening in the world is we've been evaluating all of the things that have been going on by ignoring our values because we don't realize we're in an infinite contest and we only look at our interests so we
Video examples
Why doesn’t anything...
and the bond between carbon and fluorine is incredibly tight. Like a couple that ignores everyone except each other, carbon and fluorine interact so strongly that the normal, intermolecular forces that help substances stick to each other don't stand a chance. Even the famously adhesive feet of geckos usually can't get a grip.
Video examples
Why do honeybees love...
So, ignoring the geometry lesson, and taking matters into their own hands, the bees went back to the drawing board to rethink their beehive design. One suggested triangles, "We can use triangles. Look! They fit together perfectly." Another bee suggested squares. Finally, a third bee piped up and said,
Video examples
What are the universal...
deepening and expanding our understanding of what human rights are, and how to better protect them. So if these principles are so well-developed, then why are human rights abused and ignored time and time again all over the world? The problem in general is that it is not at all easy
Video examples
How to create cleaner...
have barely been used in commercial power plants because they cost a lot. But ultimately, the bigger problem is that in most parts of the world, it's still too easy and much cheaper to keep emitting carbon dioxide, and that makes it tempting to completely ignore coal's dark side.
Video examples
Can you solve the temple...
either everyone is telling the truth, or the two possessed students are paired together. In either case, ignore the duo. If there's only one group arguing, both others must be telling the truth, and if there are two conflicts, then the possessed students are in separate groups
Video examples
Jealousy Bites PIPE Brain...
jealous but could the same be true for our four-legged friends our two dogs Ruby and Emma didn't mind being ignored while their owners were busy playing with their phones and other lifeless objects but what do you think will happen when their owners start showering
Video examples
Robert Waldinger: What...
when the going got tough, those arguments didn't take a toll on their memories. So this message, that good, close relationships are good for our health and well-being, this is wisdom that's as old as the hills. Why is this so hard to get and so easy to ignore?
Video examples
New-born Panda Reunited...
The keepers move the baby closer. The youngster cries out desperately for mum to pick her up but she still ignores the helpless baby.
Video examples
Dolphin Gang War PIPE Ocean...
head-to-head completely ignored by the dolphins didier gets a rare chance to record this intense showdown to close up
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Kaitlyn Dever
American Actress
When someone is bullying you, don't let it get to you. I remember my friends in school, someone said something mean to them, and they really let it get to them. And it really affected them. But I would just say try to ignore it as much as possible and just be yourself.
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Emmanuelle Beart
French Actress
Of course I am political. You 'ave to be don't you? Every day it is about your future, your right to that future. 'Ow can people ignore this? We 'ave to leave a good world for our children, n'est-ce pas?
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Nina Turner
American Politician
Nobody talks about the poor. Everybody talks about the middle class and just kinda want to ignore that the poor exist. And you cannot ignore that they exist if you want to help them.
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John Kasich
American Politician
If we intend to provide a better life, and a better world, for future generations, we can't ignore the quality of the environment we leave them.
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Shibani Dandekar
Indian Musician
As long as you aren't hurting anyone through your post, just do what makes you happy and what is important for you and ignore others.
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Reed Morano
American Director
Ultimately, the idea of being able to escape and lose myself in a new world every time I go to 'work' was too appealing to ignore.
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Salman Rushdie
Indian Novelist
A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return.
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Richard Cordray
American Lawyer
I'm not going to stand by and ignore things that I think are important to talk about.
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Sam Levenson
American Author
You must pay for your sins. If you have already paid, please ignore this notice.
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Saul Leiter
American Artist
I spent a great deal of my life being ignored. I was always very happy that way.
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Kaitlyn Dever
American Actress
When someone is bullying you, don't let it get to you. I remember my friends in school, someone said something mean to them, and they really let it get to them. And it really affected them. But I would just say try to ignore it as much as possible and just be yourself.
Quote examples
Emmanuelle Beart
French Actress
Of course I am political. You 'ave to be don't you? Every day it is about your future, your right to that future. 'Ow can people ignore this? We 'ave to leave a good world for our children, n'est-ce pas?
Quote examples
Nina Turner
American Politician
Nobody talks about the poor. Everybody talks about the middle class and just kinda want to ignore that the poor exist. And you cannot ignore that they exist if you want to help them.
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John Kasich
American Politician
If we intend to provide a better life, and a better world, for future generations, we can't ignore the quality of the environment we leave them.
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Shibani Dandekar
Indian Musician
As long as you aren't hurting anyone through your post, just do what makes you happy and what is important for you and ignore others.
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Reed Morano
American Director
Ultimately, the idea of being able to escape and lose myself in a new world every time I go to 'work' was too appealing to ignore.
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Salman Rushdie
Indian Novelist
A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return.
Quote examples
Richard Cordray
American Lawyer
I'm not going to stand by and ignore things that I think are important to talk about.
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Sam Levenson
American Author
You must pay for your sins. If you have already paid, please ignore this notice.
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Saul Leiter
American Artist
I spent a great deal of my life being ignored. I was always very happy that way.
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