Synonyms of disregarded

disregarded

verb

past tense of disregard

1

as in despised

to ignore in a disrespectful manner

disregarded the wishes of his tradition-conscious family in his choice of a bride

Synonyms & Similar Words

• despised
• dismissed
• forgot
• overlooked
• neglected
• flouted
• scorned
• passed over
• disparaged
• belittled
• slurred (over)
• deprecated
• slighted
• overpassed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• used
• approved
• accepted

2

as in ignored

to fail to give proper attention to

disregarded the posted warnings of avalanche danger and went skiing anyway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignored
• forgot
• neglected
• overlooked
• missed
• bypassed
• passed over
• rejected
• slighted
• omitted
• slurred (over)
• overpassed
• failed
• disdained
• scorned
• brushed (aside or off)
• sloughed (off)
• shrugged off
• pooh-poohed
• sluffed (off)
• scanted
• skimped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regarded
• valued
• attended (to)
• appreciated
• tended (to)
• cherished
• remembered
• cultivated
• heeded
• fostered
• followed
• treasured
• observed
• noted
• minded
• prized
• marked
• noticed
• nurtured
• watched
• remarked
• listened (to)
• nursed
• pampered

3

as in overlooked

to dismiss as of little importance

this essay is so good that I can safely disregard a couple of spelling errors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignored
• overlooked
• explained
• justified
• pardoned
• excused
• discounted
• passed over
• condoned
• forgave
• blinked (at)
• whitewashed
• remitted
• winked (at)
• brushed (aside or off)
• shrugged off
• glossed (over)
• papered over
• forgave and forgot
• overpassed
• rationalized
• glozed (over)
• closed one's eyes to
• vindicated
• waived
• exculpated
• acquitted
• exonerated
• absolved
• cleared
• waved (aside or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noted
• marked
• objected (to)
• heeded
• minded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disregarded

In doing so, those members disregarded the professional recommendations and warnings of the superintendent, the chief financial officer, the finance team and the district’s chief legal counsel. — Angel Gutierrez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

And as much as fans want to overreact to one play, the position switch – remember, Proctor played left tackle his entire career at Alabama – as well as the jump to the NFL can’t be disregarded. — Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

Iraq similarly felt scandalized that its sovereignty had been so blatantly affronted and disregarded. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Because our governor and attorney general have long disregarded the most effective tools already at their disposal to fulfill their pronounced objective. — Dean Lerner, Washington Post, 28 July 2026

Senate Bill 968, signed into law by the governor, disregarded the 2028 sunset date for the Free College pilot program. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

The decision drew widespread public anger, both toward the Norwegian government, and toward spectators who sought out Freya and disregarded official warnings. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

His father, who founded the Link Piano and Organ Company, probably disregarded the sketch as a young boy’s fantasy. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Reporters disregarded that request in their questions for Iran's head coach, Amir Ghalenoei. — Callie Fin, USA Today, 26 June 2026