unexpectedly-ignored
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-ig-nored|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli ɪɡˈnɔrd/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli ɪɡˈnɔːd/
(ignore)
disregard intentionally
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ignore' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ignorare,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'gnoscere' meant 'to know.'
Historical Evolution
'ignorare' transformed into the Old French word 'ignorer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ignore' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to not know,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to disregard or overlook.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not anticipated to be disregarded or overlooked.
The artist's work was unexpectedly-ignored at the exhibition.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/12 03:18