Definitions and Examples of ignore, neglect, disregard
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
Example
She chose to ignore his rude comments and walked away.
Fail to care for or attend to properly; leave undone or unattended.
Example
He neglected his garden, and now it's overgrown with weeds.
Pay no attention to; ignore or treat as unimportant.
Example
The teacher warned the students not to disregard the safety rules during the lab experiment.
Key Differences: ignore vs neglect vs disregard
- 1Ignore implies a deliberate decision not to pay attention to something.
- 2Neglect suggests failing to give proper care or attention to something that requires it.
- 3Disregard means treating something as unimportant or unworthy of attention.
Effective Usage of ignore, neglect, disregard
- 1Communication: Use these antonyms to express a lack of attention or focus on something.
- 2Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in narratives to create conflict or tension.
- 3Daily Life: Use these antonyms to describe situations where someone is not paying attention or giving proper care to something.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of fixate are ignore, neglect, and disregard. These antonyms convey a lack of attention or focus on something. Use them to express a lack of attention or focus on something in communication, writing, or daily life.
