essere ignorato
/esˈseː.re iɲˈɲoː.ra.to/To be overlooked or not given attention by others.
Il suo talento è stato ignorato per anni.
His talent was ignored for years.
Mi sento ignorato in questa squadra.
I feel ignored on this team.
Used to describe a situation where someone's presence, opinions, or contributions are not acknowledged.
Collocations
💡Pro Tip
Common Contexts
Use 'essere ignorato' when describing situations in workplaces, social groups, or relationships where someone feels their input is not valued.
⚡Gold Rule
Conjugation
Conjugate 'essere' according to the subject (e.g., 'sono ignorato' = I am ignored, 'sei ignorato' = you are ignored).
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines the Italian verb 'essere' (to be) with the past participle 'ignorato' (ignored), derived from the Latin 'ignorare' (to not know, to disregard).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to express the feeling of being overlooked or dismissed.