1
as in despised
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
disregarded the wishes of his tradition-conscious family in his choice of a bride
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2
as in ignored
to fail to give proper attention to
disregarded the posted warnings of avalanche danger and went skiing anyway
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as in overlooked
to dismiss as of little importance
this essay is so good that I can safely disregard a couple of spelling errors
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Recent Examples of disregarded
Any naysaying about the $130 million-$140 million risk of Paul Thomas Anderson’s acclaimed A CinemaScore Leonardo DiCaprio movie One Battle After Another underperforming can be disregarded, as Warners was able to afford that audacious auteur swing.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Fujie also published a newsletter arguing that the encouraged phone limitation was not based on scientific evidence and disregarded the rights of children and young residents.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Others faced terrorism charges in juvenile courts presided over by judges who disregarded international protections for children.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
The potential adverse consequences to entrepreneurs when well-being is disregarded are well-documented.
—Samantha Dewalt, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
For years, we've been ignored and disregarded.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Chances of that were at 12% as traders disregarded any possibility the committee might stay put.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
After being disregarded during a question about the Black Lives Matter movement, Ayo Edebiri handled the exclusion most graciously— and answered the question anyway.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This was an odd gesture, considering that the Guild’s Board had completely disregarded the jury’s recommendations.
—Don McKellar, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Fujie also published a newsletter arguing that the encouraged phone limitation was not based on scientific evidence and disregarded the rights of children and young residents.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Others faced terrorism charges in juvenile courts presided over by judges who disregarded international protections for children.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
The potential adverse consequences to entrepreneurs when well-being is disregarded are well-documented.
—Samantha Dewalt, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
For years, we've been ignored and disregarded.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Chances of that were at 12% as traders disregarded any possibility the committee might stay put.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
After being disregarded during a question about the Black Lives Matter movement, Ayo Edebiri handled the exclusion most graciously— and answered the question anyway.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This was an odd gesture, considering that the Guild’s Board had completely disregarded the jury’s recommendations.
—Don McKellar, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregarded
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The fact that the film is named after its subject’s most beloved — and most despised by Hart himself — hit tells you everything.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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Really loved, obsessively loved and despised by every critic.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The complaint alleges that BNY ignored warning signs, especially after Epstein’s crimes became known.—
Chase Jordan
October 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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When things get fuzzy about what a child’s needs actually are, or parents feel they are being ignored, OSEP can help parents learn what their options are, and then can even become involved and serve as an arbitrator to figure out the best course of action.—
Joshua Cowen,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
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The important role that Olathe played in Johnson County’s history is often overlooked.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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Sibling grief is real and powerful, but it's often overlooked, especially when the grieving sibling is a young child.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Amid speculation about why Brandy abruptly left the concert — Monica immediately dismissed any possible bad blood by shouting out Brandy when the show continued — the singer explained in a statement Sunday morning that she was forced to exit due to health issues.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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And chronic detainee hunger is often dismissed by inspectors, as long as the menus are certified as nutritionally adequate.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Disregarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disregarded. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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