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

Derived Forms

• ˌdisreˈgarder, noun
• ˌdisreˈgardful, adjective
• ˌdisreˈgardfully, adverb
• ˌdisreˈgardfulness, noun

Other Words From

• disre·garda·ble adjective
• disre·garder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disregard¹

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

Synonym Study

See slight.

Example Sentences

Ecocide is defined by experts as a "wanton" act of destruction, carried out with "reckless disregard for damage which would be clearly excessive in relation to the social and economic benefits anticipated."

From Salon

Democrats on the Hill sounded the alarm over Kennedy’s nomination, with high-ranking Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark saying she had “great concerns” over Kennedy’s “complete disregard for public health.”

From Salon

AU principles such as outlawing unconstitutional changes in government will be disregarded.

From BBC

Without knowing any details, Caitlyn disregards that a young girl throws herself upon Jinx to protect her when she senses that she is in danger.

From Salon

Like his support for the NRA and support for policies that give money to wealthy businesses, Trenberth says they are all part of an agenda that disregards scientific evidence to serve the interests of plutocrats.

From Salon

Related Words

• disobey
• forget
• neglect
• omit
• overlook