What is it called when you ignore a problem

Q: Whats another word for willful ignorance?

It is often used in a phrase deliberately obtuse. Save this answer. Show activity on this post. Synonyms: negligent, derelict, lax, neglectful, remiss, slack These adjectives mean guilty of a lack of due care or concern: The negligent landlord failed to repair the window.

How is the word ignore distinct from other similar verbs?

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What is it called when you purposefully ignore something?
What's another word for willful ignorance?

Some common synonyms of ignore are disregard, forget, neglect, overlook, and slight. While all these words mean "to pass over without giving due attention," ignore implies a failure to regard something obvious.

When is disregard a more appropriate choice than ignore?

The words disregard and ignore are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, disregard suggests voluntary inattention.

disregarded the wishes of his family

When could forget be used to replace ignore?

Although the words forget and ignore have much in common, forget may suggest either a willful ignoring or a failure to impress something on one's mind.

When can neglect be used instead of ignore?

The synonyms neglect and ignore are sometimes interchangeable, but neglect implies giving insufficient attention to something that merits one's attention.

habitually neglected his studies

Where would overlook be a reasonable alternative to ignore?

The words overlook and ignore can be used in similar contexts, but overlook suggests disregarding or ignoring through haste or lack of care.

in my rush I overlooked a key example

When would slight be a good substitute for ignore?

While the synonyms slight and ignore are close in meaning, slight implies contemptuous or disdainful disregarding or omitting.

slighted several major authors in her survey

I'm looking for a word/phrase similar to 'turning a blind eye' to describe someone/a group of people who intentionally ignore a problem caused by them because it's easier to ignore it than deal with it.

Specifically I'm looking for a word to pair with 'consumption' (consumer consumption) to be used when referencing the effects on the environment.

Thank you.

FumbleFingers

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asked May 18, 2015 at 15:36

answered May 18, 2015 at 15:57

The adjective for such people is "rash" or, as mentioned by FF, "reckless". Both words mean "careless to the point of irresponsibility".

rash - (adj) " acting without due consideration or thought" TFD
e.g.
Their rash actions resulted in a serious accident that could have killed someone.
Don't be rash about this decision. Take your time.
It was rash of you to make that promise.

answered May 18, 2015 at 15:58

CentaurusCentaurus

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Another option: to have one's head in the sand.

Definition, origin and examples: https://www.oysterenglish.com/head-in-the-sand.html

Your example: The active purchasing habits of the community showed their head was in the sand regarding environmental well-being for the next seven generations.

answered Nov 6, 2021 at 22:26

4dcndn4dcndn

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One often says that such a person, group etc. is "in denial". But they don't have to have caused it themselves.

answered May 18, 2015 at 15:42

David PughDavid Pugh

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The person or group is stonewalling (WordWeb on line), evading the problem, question, or contact.

answered May 18, 2015 at 17:54

DrewDrew

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What is it called when you purposefully ignore something?

To disregard something is to ignore it, or to deliberately pay it no attention.

What's another word for willful ignorance?

It is often used in a phrase "deliberately obtuse". Save this answer. Show activity on this post. Synonyms: negligent, derelict, lax, neglectful, remiss, slack These adjectives mean guilty of a lack of due care or concern: The negligent landlord failed to repair the window.