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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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
Attorneys for Hencely alleged that Fluor disregarded the military’s instructions.
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Police said a semi was southbound when the driver disregarded a red light and hit Yeary’s vehicle in the intersection.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
The Raine family’s lawyers will have to prove that OpenAI was aware of the risks posed by ChatGPT and disregarded them.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
This time, the environmental advocacy group contended that San Diego’s supplemental analysis of the visual impacts of taller buildings, prepared in advance of the 2022 ballot measure, disregarded other consequential environmental factors.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
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.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 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
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
Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Police said a semi was southbound when the driver disregarded a red light and hit Yeary’s vehicle in the intersection.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
The Raine family’s lawyers will have to prove that OpenAI was aware of the risks posed by ChatGPT and disregarded them.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
This time, the environmental advocacy group contended that San Diego’s supplemental analysis of the visual impacts of taller buildings, prepared in advance of the 2022 ballot measure, disregarded other consequential environmental factors.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
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.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 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
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
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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In a separate statement to Whittier Daily News, Rowley claimed that the city had ignored complaints about upraised sidewalks caused by tree roots for years, and stated the city had not implemented adequate inspection protocols.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kim Kardashian's refusal to watch Fatal Attraction is not going to be ignored by Kris Jenner, thank you very much!—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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Having overlooked many of her own symptoms, Farrington urges people to listen to their body and recognize when something doesn’t seem right.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Botafogo Often overlooked, Botafogo is a contemporary area, perfect for folks seeking food, music, and nightlife in a more modern setting.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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India lost its review in desperation to get Wolvaardt dismissed, and then gambled with Verma’s gentle off-breakers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuit was dismissed in March after a judge found the group had no standing to pursue the claims made.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Disregarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disregarded. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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