disregarded
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /dɪsˈrɪɡɑrd/
KK: /dɪsˈrɪɡərd/
adjective
Definition
Not paid attention to or ignored; overlooked.
Example
The warnings about the storm were disregarded by many people.
Conversation
I can't believe how many ideas were disregarded in the meeting yesterday.
I know! It felt like nobody was listening to the good suggestions.
Exactly! It’s frustrating when valuable input gets disregarded like that.
Totally! We should bring it up again next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ignored
neglected
overlooked
Antonyms
acknowledged
recognized
valued
verb
Definition
To ignore something or treat it as unimportant.
Example
She disregarded the warning signs and continued driving.
Tense Forms
Past: disregarded
Past Participle: disregarded
Conversation
I can't believe how often people disregarded my suggestions at work.
That's frustrating! You put so much thought into them.
Exactly! It feels like my input just goes unnoticed.
Root Explanation
Disregarded → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "regard" (from Old French *regarder*, meaning to look at or consider). The word "disregarded" means to look away from or not consider something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'looking away' ('regard' means to look, and 'dis-' means apart) — that's why disregarded means something that is not considered.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.