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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of disregard¹

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

Synonym Study

See slight.

Example Sentences

“For decades, Jordan High School students and educators have borne the consequences of Atlas’ reckless disregard for safety,” an L.A.

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That outcome required bold investments, brilliant salesmanship and, in some cases, disregard for vulnerable players and indifference to loyal fans.

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The judge told the jury in her case to disregard the fact that the mother-of-two had been "badly treated by her lover" as a defence.

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“In a pattern symptomatic of a disregard for civil rights by DHS, U.S. citizens have faced extended periods of detention.”

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“The President is putting his ego over responsibility with this disregard for public safety,” the statement read.

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Related Words

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