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- DictionaryDis·re·gard/ˌdisrəˈɡärd/
verb
- 1. pay no attention to; ignore: "the body of evidence is too substantial to disregard"
noun
- 1. the action or state of disregarding or ignoring something: "blatant disregard for the law"
To disregard something is to ignore it, or to deliberately pay it no attention. Sometimes the word is used to mean "neglect," implying that something important is not being taken care of.
Disregard definition: to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore. See examples of DISREGARD used in a sentence.
4 days ago · If you disregard something, you ignore it or do not take account of it. He disregarded the advice of his executives. [VERB noun] Critics say he allowed the police and security forces to disregard human rights. [VERB noun] Synonyms: ignore, discount, take no notice of, overlook More Synonyms of disregard.
1. To pay no attention or heed to; ignore: We disregarded your advice. 2. To show no evidence of attention concerning (something): conduct that disregards risks to others. 3. To treat without proper respect or attentiveness. n. Lack of thoughtful attention or due regard. dis′re·gard′ful adj.
behaviour that shows you do not care about or have any interest in someone or something: His behaviour shows a total disregard for other people. disregard. verb [ T ] uk / ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd / us. to ignore something: She chose to disregard my advice. (Definition of disregard from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
noun. /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/ /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/ [uncountable, singular] (formal) disregard (for/of somebody/something) the act of treating somebody/something as not important and not caring about them/it. their reckless disregard for human life. She shows a total disregard for other people's feelings. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Join us.
Synonyms for DISREGARD: casualness, indifference, nonchalance, unconcern, insouciance, apathy, recklessness, carelessness; Antonyms of DISREGARD: concern, interest, regard, attention, awareness, curiosity, sensitivity, attentiveness.
