disregard
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
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lack of regard or attention; neglect.
- Synonyms:
- oversight, inattention
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lack of due or respectful regard.
- Synonyms:
- slight, disrespect
verb
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to give little or no attention to; ignore
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to treat as unworthy of consideration or respect
noun
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lack of attention or respect
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(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
Example Sentences
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Ruth Ehrlich, from campaign group Liberty, said: "Rolling out powerful surveillance tools while a consultation is still under way undermines public trust and shows disregard for our fundamental rights."
From BBC
"For the purposes of this rule, abuse of balls is defined as... hitting a ball dangerously or recklessly within the court or hitting a ball with negligent disregard of the consequences," it says.
From BBC
It also expressed frustration with what it called the Foundation’s “lack of transparency” and “disregard for the skills and expertise of our colleagues” during the restructuring.
From Los Angeles Times
Duke filed the suit this week in North Carolina’s Durham County Superior Court, alleging that Mensah’s actions “violate numerous provisions of his contract” and “disregard his promises and obligations” to the school.
The defendant "disregarded his duty and responsibility as prime minister until the very end", said Judge Lee Jin-gwan, of the Seoul Central District Court.
From Barron's
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