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

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

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

The combo was barely better largely because many doctors disregarded or second-guessed the chatbot’s suggestions. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 26 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

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