disregard

American  

[dis-ri-gahrd] / ˌdɪs rɪˈgɑrd /

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

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noun

1. lack of regard or attention; neglect.

   Synonyms:

   oversight, inattention

2. lack of due or respectful regard.

   Synonyms:

   slight, disrespect

disregard British  

/ ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd /

verb

1. to give little or no attention to; ignore

2. to treat as unworthy of consideration or respect

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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

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

Warner again recommended its shareholders disregard Paramount’s overtures.

From Los Angeles Times

But so is her disregard of her colleagues’ personal space.

From The Wall Street Journal

They alleged that she "disregarded all credible evidence disproving her claim in favour of platforming known conspiracy theorists and proven defamers".

From BBC

That did not appease the PTPA, which began legal action against the men's and women's tours in March, citing "anti-competitive practices and a blatant disregard for player welfare".

From BBC

The general justified deposing Condé on similar charges - including rampant corruption, disregard for human rights and economic mismanagement.

From BBC

Related Words

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