Definitions
- Referring to something that has been intentionally or unintentionally ignored or overlooked. - Describing a situation where something has been dismissed or not taken into account. - Talking about something that has been treated with indifference or lack of attention.
- Referring to something that has been intentionally or unintentionally disregarded or overlooked. - Describing a situation where something has been dismissed or not given proper attention. - Talking about something that has been treated with indifference or neglect.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to situations where something has been overlooked or not given proper attention.
- 2Both words can be used to describe intentional or unintentional actions.
- 3Both words can be used in negative contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Disregarded implies a more deliberate action, while ignored can be either deliberate or unintentional.
- 2Attention: Disregarded suggests that something was not taken into account or dismissed, while ignored suggests that something was not given proper attention.
- 3Emotion: Disregarded can imply a sense of disrespect or disregard for something, while ignored may not have the same emotional connotation.
- 4Usage: Disregarded is more formal and less common than ignored, which is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Disregarded can have a more negative connotation than ignored, which can be neutral or slightly negative.
Remember this!
Disregarded and ignored are synonyms that both refer to situations where something has been overlooked or not given proper attention. However, disregarded implies a more deliberate action and suggests that something was dismissed or not taken into account, while ignored can be either deliberate or unintentional and suggests that something was not given proper attention. Additionally, disregarded is more formal and less common than ignored, which is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language.
