disregarded

past tense of disregard
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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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Recent Examples of disregarded 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 People in rural communities in many states — Illinois and Colorado, plus California and others — do not just think their voices are being disregarded. Chicago Tribune, 17 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 Daniel also quizzed Saulter on his personal relationship with Garcia’s family, but the exchange was disregarded after an objection from prosecutors. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 The same way that former rules were disregarded with a signature, a new set could easily be ushered in under new leadership. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 24 June 2026 When the driver reached the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr, authorities say the driver disregarded a red light and struck another vehicle, which was stopped at the intersection and occupied by a 48-year-old Remions Washington of Detroit. Gino Vicci, CBS News, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregarded
Verb
  • Along with his brilliant, sparkling wife, Princess Caroline, George Augustus equally despised his cold father.
    Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 July 2026
  • Lenin despised its predecessor, municipal socialism, for much the same reason.
    Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The remarks struck a nerve in a country grappling with persistently high youth unemployment and quickly became a rallying cry for a generation that says it feels ignored by those in power.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • There's another trendline as well — patients who delay coming in until their symptoms are so severe they can't be ignored.
    Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • The album that followed a couple of years later has become such an enormous phenomenon, one that somehow grows more beloved with each passing decade, that the impact of 1975’s Fleetwood Mac has been somewhat overlooked.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
  • The book advocates for rigorously assessing the spatial needs of all modes, including pedestrians, who are frequently overlooked.
    Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • The case was ultimately dismissed and Levine has denied sending the messages.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Faye dismissed Sonko as prime minister earlier this year, but Sonko’s party retained its large majority in parliament, and he was elected president of the National Assembly soon after.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

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“Disregarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disregarded. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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