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Disregarded: meaning, definitions and examples

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disregarded

 

[ ˌdɪs.rɪˈɡɑːrd.ɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a conversation

Ignore or treat with disdain.

Synonyms

discount, ignore, neglect, overlook

Examples of usage

  • She felt completely disregarded by her colleagues.
  • He often disregarded her opinions in meetings.
Context #2 | Verb

in a legal context

Fail to consider or take into account.

Synonyms

dismiss, disregard, ignore, overlook

Examples of usage

  • The judge disregarded the evidence presented by the defense lawyer.
  • The court may disregard a clause in a contract if it is found to be unfair.

Translations

Translations of the word "disregarded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconsiderado

🇮🇳 अवहेलना किया गया

🇩🇪 ignoriert

🇮🇩 diabaikan

🇺🇦 проігнорований

🇵🇱 zignorowany

🇯🇵 無視された

🇫🇷 ignoré

🇪🇸 ignorado

🇹🇷 göz ardı edilen

🇰🇷 무시된

🇸🇦 تم تجاهله

🇨🇿 ignorovaný

🇸🇰 ignorovaný

🇨🇳 被忽视的

🇸🇮 prezrto

🇮🇸 hunsað

🇰🇿 елемеген

🇬🇪 იგნორირებული

🇦🇿 gözardı edilmiş

🇲🇽 ignorado

Word origin

The word 'disregarded' originated from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' or 'not' and 'regard' meaning 'consideration or attention'. Therefore, 'disregarded' essentially means 'not regarded' or 'ignored'. The usage of 'disregarded' can be traced back to the 16th century, evolving over time to its current meaning in modern English.

See also: disregard, disregarding, regard, regardful, regarding, regardless, regards.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,040 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.