Synonyms

disregard

American

[dis-ri-gahrd] / ˌdɪs rɪˈgɑrd /

verb (used with object)

to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore.

Disregard the footnotes.

Synonyms:

ignore

Antonyms:

notice
to treat without due regard, respect, or attentiveness; slight.

to disregard an invitation.

Synonyms:

insult

noun

lack of regard or attention; neglect.

Synonyms:

oversight, inattention
lack of due or respectful regard.

Synonyms:

slight, disrespect

disregard British

/ ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd /

verb

to give little or no attention to; ignore
to treat as unworthy of consideration or respect

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noun

lack of attention or respect
(often plural) social welfare capital or income which is not counted in calculating the amount payable to a claimant for a means-tested benefit

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Related Words

See slight.

Other Word Forms

disregardable adjective
disregarder noun
disregardful adjective
disregardfully adverb
disregardfulness noun

Etymology

Origin of disregard

First recorded in 1635–45; dis- ¹ + regard

Example Sentences

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Since then, investors have learned enough about Trump’s decision-making to disregard the chatter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The era of treating engagement metrics as the revered measures of a platform’s success, with utter disregard for users’ well-being, is over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Here, Coppola brings her respectable, confident disregard for the outsider’s opinion to the documentary format, churning out a film that feels proud but not pretentious.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

"This was a case involving extraordinary negligence, a pure disregard for the most basic and fundamental medical duties," she added.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

He'd made his displeasure clear to the campaign staff, suggesting that the move showed a disregard for the African American community and would end up hurting Barack’s candidacy.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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