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Disregarded

Verb / ˌdɪsrɪˈgɑ:rdɪd / Another word for disregarded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to ignore or pay no attention to something

Synonyms & similar words

forgotten brushoff neglect dismiss pushaside disregard ignore brushaside discount snub cut ignore neglect overlook dismiss forget omit spurn reject scorn shun snub avoid bypass discount disdain discredit exclude flout

Example sentences

  1. The teacher disregarded the student's excuse for being late.
  2. He disregarded the warning signs and went swimming in the dangerous water.
  3. She disregarded the doctor's orders and continued to smoke.
  4. The company disregarded the safety regulations and put their workers at risk.
  5. He disregarded his friend's advice and invested all his savings in a risky business.

Quotes

  • The fact that nobody knows what you are doing does not mean you are doing nothing. Someone can be disregarded because he is unknown or because he is not respected or because he is not liked.
  • The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the US government can not pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our government's reckless fiscal policies. ... Increasing America's debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that 'the buck stops here.' Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better.
  • The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't being said. The art of reading between the lines is a life long quest of the wise.

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