Definitions and Examples of disregard, ignore, neglect
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To pay no attention to something; to ignore or treat something as unimportant.
Example
He chose to disregard the warning signs and ended up in trouble.
To refuse to take notice of something; to pay no attention to something.
Example
She decided to ignore his rude comments and focus on her work instead.
To fail to take care of something or someone; to not give enough attention or care.
Example
He neglected his health for years and now has to deal with the consequences.
Key Differences: disregard vs ignore vs neglect
- 1Disregard implies a conscious decision to ignore or treat something as unimportant.
- 2Ignore suggests a deliberate choice to pay no attention to something.
- 3Neglect implies a failure to take care of something or someone due to lack of attention or care.
Effective Usage of disregard, ignore, neglect
- 1Instructing: Use disregard, ignore, and neglect to explain what not to do.
- 2Warning: Use these antonyms to caution people about the consequences of ignoring something important.
- 3Expressing Disapproval: Utilize these antonyms to express disapproval of someone's actions or behavior.
Remember this!
The antonyms disregard, ignore, and neglect convey the opposite meaning of reckoned, which means to consider or calculate something. These antonyms have distinct nuances: Disregard implies a conscious decision to ignore, ignore suggests a deliberate choice to pay no attention, and neglect implies a failure to take care of something or someone. Use these words to instruct, warn, or express disapproval.
