disregard

[dis-ri-gahrd]

verb (used with object)

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

   Disregard the footnotes.

   Synonyms: ignore
   Antonyms: notice

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

   to disregard an invitation.

   Synonyms: insult

noun

1. lack of regard or attention; neglect.

   Synonyms: oversight, inattention

2. lack of due or respectful regard.

   Synonyms: slight, disrespect

disregard

/ ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd /

verb

1. to give little or no attention to; ignore

2. to treat as unworthy of consideration or respect

noun

1. lack of attention or respect

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

Other Word Forms

• disregardable adjective
• disregarder noun
• disregardful adjective
• disregardfully adverb
• disregardfulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disregard¹

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

Synonym Study

See slight.

Example Sentences

The Inglewood Police Department “systematically” violated state public records laws by disregarding requests for documents related to police misconduct, including fatal shootings, and must now post the information on its website, a judge has ruled.

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In a press release, it noted that the court's decision came after a year-long observation period "during which the court's orders were systematically disregarded by the parents".

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"It will disregard the lives of fallen soldiers and civilians," he said.

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Authorities in Niger state said St Mary's School had disregarded an order to close all boarding facilities following intelligence warnings of a heightened risk of attacks.

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The authorities in Niger state said the school had disregarded an order to close all boarding facilities following intelligence warnings of a heightened risk of attacks.

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Related Words

• apathy 
• contempt 
• disdain 
• disrespect 
• inattention 
• indifference 
• neglect 
• negligence 
• scorn