deselected
Taken off list
Deselected is the past tense of deselect, meaning to remove something from a selection or reverse a previous choice.
In computing, you deselect items by clicking away or unchecking boxes: I accidentally deselected all the files.
In British politics, a party member may be deselected—dropped as a candidate for reelection by their local constituency.
Left out intentionally
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- bypassedWent around an obstacle
- skippedWent past without stopping
- left outNot made part of
passed over · disregarded · unchecked · filtered out · ruled out · set aside · dropped · cut
Removed from consideration
- clearedFound not guilty
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- deletedPermanently removed
- erasedRemoved by rubbing
cancelled · revoked · invalidated · nullified · voided · purged · expunged · stripped
Refused or diminished
- refusedDeclined to accept
- deniedRefused or disavowed
- dismissedReleased from duty
- turned downRefused or rejected
passed on · vetoed · nixed · rebuffed · spurned · disapproved · discarded · cast aside
omitted
Left out intentionally
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- bypassedWent around an obstacle
- skippedWent past without stopping
left out · passed over · disregarded · unchecked · filtered out · ruled out · set aside · dropped · cut · exempt
eliminated
Removed from consideration
erased · cancelled · revoked · invalidated · nullified · voided · purged · expunged · stripped · taken off
declined
Refused or diminished
turned down · passed on · vetoed · nixed · rebuffed · spurned · disapproved · discarded · cast aside · thrown out