What does "regarded" mean?

1. (thought of in a certain way) to have been thought of or looked at in a specific way.

How do you use "regarded"?

Often followed by the preposition 'as'.

regarded

US //ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪd// UK //ɹɪɡˈɑːdɪd// re·gard·ed

1 thought of in a certain way (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

to have been thought of or looked at in a specific way.

the past participle of 'regard', indicating how a subject was perceived, evaluated, or observed.

Example

For many years, he was regarded as the best doctor in the city.

Example

The architect was highly regarded by her peers, not only for her aesthetic vision but also for her commitment to sustainable urban development.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'as'.
- considered
- viewed
- judged
- ignored
- disregarded

Origin

Originated on imageboard website 4chan. Popularized on Reddit beginning around 2022 in response to increasing censorship of the words retard and retarded.