Synonyms of ignores

ignores

verb

present tense third-person singular of ignore

1

as in forgets

to fail to give proper attention to

ignoring your health now will haunt you further down the road

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forgets
• neglects
• disregards
• overlooks
• misses
• rejects
• bypasses
• omits
• passes over
• slurs (over)
• fails
• slights
• disdains
• scorns
• overpasses
• sloughs (off)
• brushes (aside or off)
• shrugs off
• pooh-poohs
• sluffs (off)
• skimps
• scants

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tends (to)
• regards
• appreciates
• attends (to)
• minds
• values
• heeds
• fosters
• treasures
• prizes
• cultivates
• remembers
• cherishes
• follows
• nurses
• nurtures
• notices
• observes
• watches
• listens (to)
• notes
• marks
• remarks
• pampers

2

as in forgives

to dismiss as of little importance

although the movie is a cinematic tour de force, one can't ignore the fact that it seriously distorts history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forgives
• overlooks
• disregards
• explains
• justifies
• pardons
• excuses
• condones
• whitewashes
• discounts
• remits
• passes over
• shrugs off
• forgives and forgets
• brushes (aside or off)
• glosses (over)
• papers over
• winks (at)
• blinks (at)
• rationalizes
• overpasses
• closes one's eyes to
• glozes (over)
• vindicates
• exonerates
• absolves
• waives
• exculpates
• acquits
• waves (aside or off)
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• notes
• minds
• marks
• objects (to)
• heeds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ignores

This ignores the obvious fact that the Constitution prohibits Congress from giving official status to any religion or from preventing someone from practicing the religion of their choice. — Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

But blaming seed oils for the declining health of Americans ignores the broader context of America's dietary shift, according to Mozaffarian. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Detaining recipients ignores the purpose of deferring action, said Michael Kagan, a law professor and director of the University of Nevada’s Immigration Clinic. — Lauren Villagran, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

The arbitrary classification defies public health knowledge and ignores decades of rigorous health services literature. — David S. Shapiro, STAT, 30 June 2026

Stating that Palestinians are entitled to a country of their own ignores the facts. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026

With the job’s high salary, live-in accommodations and her love of children on her mind, Layla ignores Jasmine’s concerns and drives to the family’s estate to meet Zuri. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 June 2026

The failure mode is not that a good pro forma ignores these items. — Tony Julianelle, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

The episode opens with an eerie recitation from Mike (Gary Hershberger) at the police station, which everyone swiftly ignores. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026