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

As a public figure, Piker must show actual malice, meaning Jennings knew his claims were false or recklessly disregarded the truth. — Emma Witman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026

Witnesses told police that a vehicle traveling westbound on County Road 250 South reportedly disregarded a stop sign and struck Schultz’s vehicle, which overturned and resulted in Schultz being extricated. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

His presence was transformative; Stewart made the goofiest, most easily disregarded TV franchise for nerds and nobodies into a work full of warmth and gravitas. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Their attorneys argued that commissioners disregarded professional review and relied instead on generalized neighborhood opposition. — Sarah Kinbar, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

According to the complaint, Allen agreed but later disregarded her requests to stop and instead ejaculated inside her. — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Portraits of young female military spotters, whose warnings about a potential attack were disregarded, mark their deaths that day. — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

According to the report, the two commissioners questioned the legality of some of the decisions, but Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar disregarded their objections. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Carey believes Hope Florida is an example of how disabled people’s welfare is disregarded. — Justin Garcia, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026