Synonyms of flouted

flouted

verb

past tense of flout

as in disregarded

to ignore in a disrespectful manner

an able-bodied motorist openly flouting the law and parking in a space reserved for the disabled

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disregarded
• despised
• forgot
• scorned
• dismissed
• neglected
• overlooked
• disparaged
• passed over
• belittled
• overpassed
• slurred (over)
• deprecated
• slighted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• used
• approved
• accepted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flouted

Her tea-length skirt suit flouted bridal tradition but leaned into the style of the time, with an oversized collar and matching cuffed three-quarter-sleeves. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026

Lawyers for the families argue that the 5th Circuit – the most conservative appeals court in the country – flouted the Supreme Court’s 1980 decision striking down a Kentucky law that’s nearly identical to Texas’ requirement. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Some local authorities have tried to cap rent increases – in Tehran province to 27% – but such limits are often flouted. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

In statements to the Tribune, both Regan and Johnson spokesperson Allison Novelo denied that the organization, which scored the highest during the 2024 award process, ever flouted the city’s bidding rules or sought favoritism. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

On the afternoon of July 19, 2022, Jones flouted the order and came to Williams’ apartment after one of her young sons accompanied him to the grocery store. — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Deadly fires are common in India, where building laws and safety norms are often flouted by builders and residents. — ABC News, 22 June 2026

In recent years, however, the company has repeatedly flouted regulators and the legal process. — Molly Redden, ProPublica, 8 June 2026

That day, the perpetrator flouted Stage 1 fire restrictions prohibiting charcoal use on state trust lands. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 22 May 2026