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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
So, many governments and corporations have interpreted the principle loosely, or even disregarded it entirely.
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Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Fines could be issued to both organizations and members of the public who disregarded the measures, though the rollout was designed to be gradual to allow time for adjustment.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
Here, too, CDOT disregarded the objections of many residents as the agency previewed its plans during very limited neighborhood meetings and Zoom calls.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
State regulators got the authority to reject transactions or to add conditions and levy fines if companies disregarded them.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 14 May 2026
Even the economic costs of excessive alcohol use, which top $240 billion annually — more than every American’s medical debt combined — have been disregarded.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
In it, Hayek cautioned against the growing intellectual and political notions that disregarded liberty in favor of central planning of economic affairs.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow disregarded the goodwill gesture and launched fresh attacks.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The story was told by media that took the league seriously when elsewhere it had been disregarded as a niche.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Fines could be issued to both organizations and members of the public who disregarded the measures, though the rollout was designed to be gradual to allow time for adjustment.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
Here, too, CDOT disregarded the objections of many residents as the agency previewed its plans during very limited neighborhood meetings and Zoom calls.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
State regulators got the authority to reject transactions or to add conditions and levy fines if companies disregarded them.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 14 May 2026
Even the economic costs of excessive alcohol use, which top $240 billion annually — more than every American’s medical debt combined — have been disregarded.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
In it, Hayek cautioned against the growing intellectual and political notions that disregarded liberty in favor of central planning of economic affairs.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow disregarded the goodwill gesture and launched fresh attacks.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The story was told by media that took the league seriously when elsewhere it had been disregarded as a niche.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregarded
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One of the most well-known & most despised of Elon Musk's DOGE days – requiring federal workers to send an email each week listing their five accomplishments – is no more.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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Truth is ridiculed and despised by those in power.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The controversy surrounding the transition blush technique is just another example of how easily, in many different fields and industries, Black women’s contributions go ignored, overlooked and erased.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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That was followed by a spot on the Miami Swim Week runway and a rise up the pop culture rankings that couldn’t be ignored.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Because if Balogun, 24, felt overlooked in England, he’s felt looked after in the colonies.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Stadler notes that genetic testing is frequently overlooked.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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All of which spilled into public view at the City Council meeting, with commissioners claiming that, after numerous meetings, the mayor’s office dismissed their concerns and recommendations for this particular reappointment to the board.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Iraqi courts later dismissed charges against him, and Baghdad released him in 2012.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Disregarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disregarded. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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