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disregard

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑrd/ · UK /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/

Forms: disregarded

disregard means: A lack of attention to something or care about its importance.

noun

LACK OF CAREC1

A lack of attention to something or care about its importance.

  • He showed disregard for the rules.
  • Her disregard for their feelings upset them.
  • The company acted with complete disregard for public safety.

How to use it: disregard for someone/something (His disregard for safety put everyone at risk.)

Similar words: indifference, neglect

Opposites: regard, respect

Common phrases: disregard for something, total disregard, reckless disregard, blatant disregard

verb

IGNOREB2

To choose not to notice something or let it affect what you do.

  • Please disregard my last message.
  • He disregarded the warning and went swimming.
  • You cannot simply disregard their wishes.

Similar words: ignore, overlook, dismiss

Opposites: heed

Common phrases: disregard something completely, disregard the warning, disregard this message

Questions about disregard

What does disregard mean?

A lack of attention to something or care about its importance.

What is disregard in other languages?

Türkçe: umursamazlık · Español: desprecio · Français: mépris · Deutsch: Missachtung · Italiano: noncuranza · 日本語: 無視

How do you pronounce disregard?

In American English /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑrd/; in British English /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/.

How do you use disregard in a sentence?

He showed disregard for the rules. Her disregard for their feelings upset them.

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