ignorer

[ig-nawr]

ignorer Definition

to refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.

Using ignorer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ignorer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He chose to ignore the warning signs and continued driving recklessly.

  • Example

    She ignored his rude comment and changed the subject.

  • Example

    The company ignored the complaints of its customers and suffered a loss in sales.

  • Example

    I can't ignore the fact that he has been absent for three days.

ignorer Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with ignorer

  • ignore someone's advice

    to not follow or take into account someone's suggestion or recommendation

    Example

    I ignored my doctor's advice and continued to smoke.

  • ignore someone's existence

    to pretend as if someone does not exist or to avoid interacting with them

    Example

    After their argument, she decided to ignore his existence and never spoke to him again.

  • to avoid discussing or acknowledging an obvious problem or issue

    Example

    Despite the tension in the room, no one wanted to address the elephant in the room and talk about the budget cuts.

Origins of ignorer

from Old French 'ignorer', from Latin 'ignorare', meaning 'not to know'

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Summary: ignorer in Brief

'Ignorer' [ig-nawr] is a verb that means to intentionally disregard or not acknowledge something or someone. It can be used in various contexts, such as ignoring warning signs, ignoring someone's advice, or ignoring someone's existence. The phrase 'ignore the elephant in the room' refers to avoiding discussing an obvious problem or issue.