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

“At this time, no information is too small to disregard, so do not hesitate to contact” detectives, the sheriff said.

From Los Angeles Times

Zelensky said the latest attacks showed Russia's "disregard for words", adding that the only way to deal with Russia was to impose sanctions.

From BBC

But Brett Schreiber, who is representing the victims, said the bid "is the latest example of Tesla and Musk's complete disregard for the human cost of their defective technology".

From BBC

"By ordering this monster loose on America's streets, this judge has shown a complete disregard for the safety of the American people," she said in a statement to the BBC.

From BBC

"We remain committed to ensuring that those who deliberately and repeatedly disregard parking rules are held accountable."

From BBC

Related Words

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