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

If this were a clinical trial and one cohort clearly outperformed another in measurable outcomes, it would be wrong to disregard the data.

From The Wall Street Journal

"His tone-deaf leadership shows a complete disregard for the human element and is actively harming both American Airlines and the people who keep it running every day."

From Barron's

“They’re really flagrantly disregarding the entire regulatory structure that exists in the U.S.,”

From The Wall Street Journal

The choice was apparently made with a complete disregard for optics.

From Salon

By trading for Luke Kennard, who is an excellent shooter but inadequate defender, it seems as though the Lakers will disregard defense in the hopes of outscoring opponents.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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