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 decided to ignore his rude comments and walk away.
Fail to care for or pay attention to properly; disregard or overlook.
Example
He neglected his health by not exercising regularly and eating unhealthy food.
Pay no attention to; ignore or treat as unimportant.
Example
The teacher asked the students to disregard their phones during class.
Key Differences: ignore vs neglect vs disregard
- 1Ignore implies a deliberate decision to not pay attention to something or someone.
- 2Neglect suggests a failure to give proper care or attention to something or someone.
- 3Disregard means to treat something or someone as unimportant or unworthy of attention.
Effective Usage of ignore, neglect, disregard
- 1Social Situations: Use these antonyms to describe how someone is treating you or others.
- 2Relationships: Use these antonyms to describe how someone is treating their partner or friends.
- 3Workplace: Use these antonyms to describe how someone is treating their job duties or coworkers.
Remember this!
The antonyms of flirts convey a lack of attention or interest. Ignore implies a deliberate decision to not pay attention, neglect suggests a failure to give proper care or attention, and disregard means to treat something or someone as unimportant. Use these antonyms in social situations, relationships, and the workplace to describe how someone is treating you or others.
