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.
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.