Word
ignoring
Phoneticsig·nor·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪɡˈnɔɹɪŋ/
UK/ɪɡnˈɔːɹɪŋ/
Definitions
01not paying attention
A2 · Elementary
v. choosing not to notice or listen to someone or something.
v. the present participle of 'ignore', describing the act of deliberately refusing to acknowledge or respond to a person or stimulus.
“She was ignoring her phone because she didn't want to talk to anyone.”
“By ignoring the early warning signs of engine failure, the driver inadvertently caused much more expensive damage to the vehicle.”
Usage
Often used with a direct object representing the person or thing being disregarded.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02the act of disregarding
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of not paying attention to something.
n. the gerund form used as a noun to describe the process or instance of disregarding something.
“His constant ignoring of the safety rules finally got him into trouble.”
“The systematic ignoring of minority viewpoints during the debate led to a final proposal that lacked broad community support.”
Usage
Typically followed by 'of' when used as a noun.
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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