Synonyms of ignoring

ignoring 1 of 2

noun

as in disregard

Related Words

• disregard
• forgetting
• overlooking
• misconduct
• neglect
• misdemeanor
• wrong
• nonobservance
• misfeasance
• offense
• violation
• infringement
• delinquency
• contravention
• sin
• infraction
• transgression
• trespass
• invasion
• breach
• intrusion
• encroachment
• misprision
• dereliction

Dissimilar Words

• observance
• respecting
• noninfringement
• upholding

ignoring

2 of 2

verb

present participle of ignore

1

as in forgetting

to fail to give proper attention to

ignoring your health now will haunt you further down the road

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forgetting
• disregarding
• neglecting
• overlooking
• missing
• rejecting
• bypassing
• omitting
• passing over
• slurring (over)
• slighting
• failing
• overpassing
• disdaining
• scorning
• brushing (aside or off)
• sloughing (off)
• skimping
• shrugging off
• pooh-poohing
• sluffing (off)
• scanting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regarding
• attending (to)
• tending (to)
• valuing
• appreciating
• heeding
• fostering
• minding
• cultivating
• remembering
• nurturing
• nursing
• cherishing
• treasuring
• watching
• following
• listening (to)
• noticing
• observing
• noting
• prizing
• marking
• remarking
• pampering

2

as in forgiving

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

• forgiving
• overlooking
• disregarding
• explaining
• justifying
• excusing
• pardoning
• discounting
• condoning
• whitewashing
• passing over
• brushing (aside or off)
• remitting
• blinking (at)
• winking (at)
• glossing (over)
• shrugging off
• papering over
• forgiving and forgetting
• rationalizing
• overpassing
• glozing (over)
• closing one's eyes to
• vindicating
• exonerating
• exculpating
• waiving
• absolving
• acquitting
• waving (aside or off)
• clearing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noting
• marking
• objecting (to)
• heeding
• minding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ignoring

Noun

Strategic ignoring begins with recognizing that attention is not an unlimited asset, but a leadership resource. — Nick Leighton, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Addressing Modern Behavior Patterns Verification tools such as these address behavior patterns such as preemptive ignoring, digital curiosity, and selective responsiveness, all of which have become more common in recent years. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026

Verb

Focusing on just the GPUs themselves—ignoring solar panels, cooling systems, and the rest of the server and networking devices—can at least provide a starting point. — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026

Among various allegations, the suits claim the federal permitting process was accelerated, ignoring critical risks like low-river saltwater intrusion and localized air, noise and traffic pollution. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Too often, outsiders focus on Eatonville’s political disputes while ignoring the town’s accomplishments and remarkable people. — John W. Beacham, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Proponents who are pushing for online casinos in Maryland promise boundless tax revenue with minimal downsides, selectively ignoring who disproportionately pays the price of legalization. — Brianne Doura-Schawohl, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Employees aren't ignoring protocol on purpose; AI tools have moved faster than most policy or cybersecurity audits can keep up with. — Donna Dror, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Saldaña said the developers are ignoring the growing sea-level rise that is causing nearby street flooding. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Her future changed forever when someone found her and chose to adopt her instead of ignoring her. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Driving fatigue is very real, thanks to so many Mad Maxes riding bumpers or blowing through red lights or completely ignoring the speed limit. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026