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

On rare occasions the selection of award recipients has also served as a critique of public policy and institutional practices that have disregarded scientific evidence or been grounded in unscientific reasoning. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026

By anointing Watson as their franchise savior, the Haslams disregarded all those women. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

The other was filed by Bonta, who said that Bianco blatantly disregarded his authority as attorney general. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

But the agreement was largely disregarded within weeks, as each side repeatedly accused the other of violating its terms. — Kevin Breuninger,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Spencer is Emmy-nominated for narrating the true crime Lost Women docuseries, which gives voice to murdered and disregarded women. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026

The Acura drove in wrong lane of traffic at several points and disregarded multiple stop signs, according to the complaint. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 16 Aug. 2026

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