Ignoreerimist

Ignoreerimist is the deliberate act of withholding attention from a person, a message, or an issue. It can be explicit, such as a person refusing to acknowledge another, or implicit, such as silent treatment, ghosting in online communication, or consistently not replying. The behavior appears across different contexts, including intimate relationships, workplaces, schools, and online communities, and it ranges from occasional courtesy lapses to persistent social exclusion.

Common motives include boundary setting, conflict avoidance, power dynamics, punishment, or signaling disapproval. In some cases ignoreerimist functions as a coping strategy or a way to manage discomfort; in others it reflects poor communication skills or a hostile environment. The forms may be direct, indirect, or hybrid, and can be intentional or influenced by situational factors such as stress or volume of messages.

Effects on targets often include hurt, diminished self-esteem, anxiety, and withdrawal, while groups or organizations may experience reduced trust and collaboration. Addressing ignoreerimist typically involves open communication, explicit expectations, and consistent feedback; teaching and enforcing respectful interaction, setting anti-bullying or anti-harassment policies, and applying moderation in online spaces can help reduce occurrences.