Synonyms of regarded

regarded 1 of 2

adjective

as in recognized

Related Words

• recognized
• valued
• credited
• esteemed
• honored
• prized
• appreciated
• rewarded
• praiseworthy
• creditable
• meritorious

Dissimilar Words

• unappreciated
• ungrateful
• thankless
• unnoticed
• unrecognized
• underrated
• undervalued
• unsung
• underappreciated
• unrewarded
• uncredited
• unvalued

regarded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of regard

1

as in noticed

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes

she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged

Synonyms & Similar Words

• noticed
• spotted
• saw
• eyed
• viewed
• remarked
• noted
• perceived
• observed
• looked (at)
• distinguished
• beheld
• discerned
• spied
• sighted
• watched
• considered
• witnessed
• caught
• identified
• espied
• descried
• set eyes on
• laid eyes on
• got a load of
• marked
• studied
• picked out
• surveyed
• examined
• attended (to)
• heeded
• made out
• scanned
• inspected
• scrutinized
• glimpsed
• minded
• glanced (at)
• picked up
• peered (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• disregarded
• passed over
• missed
• overlooked
• overpassed

2

as in noted

to take notice of and be guided by

as a traveler, you should regard the laws and customs of whatever country you are visiting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• noted
• followed
• considered
• observed
• obeyed
• respected
• listened (to)
• watched
• heeded
• contemplated
• minded
• pondered
• heard
• kept
• weighed
• noticed
• conformed (to)
• marked
• mulled
• complied (with)
• attended (to)
• saw
• hearkened (to)
• harked (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• disregarded
• dismissed
• neglected
• scorned
• tuned out
• discounted
• passed over
• brushed (aside or off)
• glossed (over)
• flouted
• defied
• shrugged off
• pooh-poohed
• snubbed
• slighted
• glozed (over)

3

as in considered

to think of in a particular way

I wouldn't regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety

Synonyms & Similar Words

• considered
• viewed
• called
• counted
• accounted
• believed
• felt
• rated
• looked (on or upon)
• thought
• deemed
• held
• esteemed
• reckoned
• set down
• imagined
• sensed
• took for
• conceived
• fancied

4

as in admired

to think very highly or favorably of

an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admired
• respected
• appreciated
• considered
• praised
• esteemed
• commended
• venerated
• loved
• liked
• revered
• valued
• enjoyed
• approved
• applauded
• credited
• acclaimed
• complimented
• reverenced
• relished
• favored
• adored
• set store by
• drank (in)
• idolized
• savored
• worshipped
• delighted (in)
• accredited
• fancied
• reveled (in)
• cherished
• prized
• treasured
• grooved (on)
• hallowed
• canonized
• deified
• dug
• adulated
• doted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• dismissed
• disregarded
• execrated
• condemned
• abominated
• disapproved
• disdained
• deplored
• scorned
• disliked
• discounted
• decried
• vilified
• frowned (on or upon)
• discountenanced
• disfavored
• kissed off

5

as in anticipated

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)

the judges regard the amount of effort and energy you put into the project in evaluating it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• considered
• anticipated
• provided (for)
• allowed (for)
• expected
• adjusted
• contemplated
• reckoned with
• faced
• factored (in or into)
• adapted
• took into account
• foresaw
• envisaged
• took account of
• figured on
• accommodated
• conditioned
• presumed
• planned
• calculated
• assumed
• presupposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disregarded
• discounted
• factored (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regarded

Adjective

Japan’s Junto Nakatani recently lost for the first time to Inoue in an entertaining fight after moving up from bantamweight but as a three-weight world champion is still very highly regarded. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 July 2026

For a club with championship aspirations, that patience reflects its confidence that the highly regarded young catcher will ultimately emerge stronger from moments like the one that recently went viral. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Flagship state schools and large private institutions like Syracuse, highly regarded but a step below the elite level, are likely to face much greater competition for students in the years ahead. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 June 2026

That’s somewhat to be expected with AJ Turner (knee) still sidelined and highly regarded true freshman Ryan Estrada not on campus until June. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026

The once highly regarded and pricey hub for tech dreamers and fledgling startups has devolved from a breeding ground for ingenuity and innovation — a place of hope — to something closer to an American nightmare. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026

The update comes courtesy of the ECMWF seasonal model, one of the most highly regarded and accurate long-term weather models used by meteorologists. — Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026

There is a 2006 ruling in the federal appeals court in Denver, which was written by Michael McConnell, a very highly regarded and pretty right-of-center federal appeals judge. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026

However, the strategic chatterbox has the late Reggie Ossé to thank for sparking his interest in podcasts with the highly regarded and influential Combat Jack Show. — Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025

Verb

For fans of the older Metal Gear games, Ghost Babel was a huge deal and is rightly regarded as one of the best games in the series and most certainly an underappreciated one. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Widely regarded as an elite play-caller, Sarkisian has yet to deliver in the biggest moments. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Released on March 22, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, Sekiro is widely regarded as one of the most challenging combat games of all time. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

While policymakers generally look through supply shocks and other factors generally regarded as temporary, some Fed officials worry that the effects could become embedded in the economy. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Many Kurds initially regarded al-Sharaa’s government with suspicion. — Hogir Al Abdo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, Leo Carlsson, Will Smith, Matvei Michkov and Ryan Leonard were all very highly regarded going into the draft and remain so a few years later, albeit to varying degrees. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Winner of the Tour Championship often is regarded as the PGA Tour’s unofficial player of the year. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

Vijay Govindarajan, known as VG, is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading experts on strategy and innovation. — Amos Winter, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026