Word
disregarded
Phoneticsdis·re·gard·ed, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪd/
UK/dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑːdɪd/
Definition
adj. ignored or not given any attention. You use this to describe something that people decided was not important enough to listen to or follow.
adj. ignored, neglected, or treated as unimportant. Often used predicatively after linking verbs or attributively to describe advice, rules, or warnings that were overlooked.
Examples
“His warnings were disregarded by the rest of the team.”
“The old safety signs were largely disregarded by the staff until the new manager arrived.”
“The disregarded manuscript lay in the archives for decades before a young historian recognized its immense cultural value and pushed for its publication.”
Examples
simple
“His warnings were disregarded by the rest of the team.”
contextual
“The old safety signs were largely disregarded by the staff until the new manager arrived.”
complex
“The disregarded manuscript lay in the archives for decades before a young historian recognized its immense cultural value and pushed for its publication.”
Usage
Often follows linking verbs like 'remain' or 'be'; frequently modifies nouns like 'advice', 'warnings', or 'rules'.
Pitfall
He disregarded about the rules
He disregarded the rules
When used as a verb, 'disregard' is transitive and does not take the preposition 'about'.
Real-World Examples
“He also spoke of the failures of his and his wider team, specifically referencing a doctor who disregarded blood test results that suggested a baby had been poisoned with insulin in August 2015.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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