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noun

Definition of disregardnext
as in casualness
lack of interest or concern revelers firing guns in the air with complete disregard for the possible consequences

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disregard

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verb

ˌdis-ri-ˈgärd How to pronounce disregard (audio)
1
as in to despise
to ignore in a disrespectful manner disregarded the wishes of his tradition-conscious family in his choice of a bride

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as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to disregarded the posted warnings of avalanche danger and went skiing anyway

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as in to forgive
to dismiss as of little importance this essay is so good that I can safely disregard a couple of spelling errors

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How is the word disregard distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of disregard are forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, and slight. While all these words mean "to pass over without giving due attention," disregard suggests voluntary inattention.

disregarded the wishes of his family

In what contexts can forget take the place of disregard?

The words forget and disregard are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, forget may suggest either a willful ignoring or a failure to impress something on one's mind.

forget what others say

When would ignore be a good substitute for disregard?

While the synonyms ignore and disregard are close in meaning, ignore implies a failure to regard something obvious.

ignored the snide remark

When is neglect a more appropriate choice than disregard?

The words neglect and disregard can be used in similar contexts, but neglect implies giving insufficient attention to something that merits one's attention.

habitually neglected his studies

Where would overlook be a reasonable alternative to disregard?

The synonyms overlook and disregard are sometimes interchangeable, but overlook suggests disregarding or ignoring through haste or lack of care.

in my rush I overlooked a key example

When might slight be a better fit than disregard?

In some situations, the words slight and disregard are roughly equivalent. However, slight implies contemptuous or disdainful disregarding or omitting.

slighted several major authors in her survey

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Recent Examples of disregard
Noun
Why would something this delicious be treated with such disregard? —Eddie Huang, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2025 Packer was charged with one count of animal attack resulting from owner's disregard for human life, a felony, the spokesperson said. —Jessie Dimartino, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
However, protestors have disregarded the curfews, as did those in Kathmandu on Monday. —Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Sep. 2025 For years, we've been ignored and disregarded. —Dan Gooding gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disregard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregard
  1. casualness
  2. despise
  3. ignore
  4. forgive
  5. indifference
  6. forget
  7. overlook
  8. nonchalance
Noun
  • While the jeans radiate casualness with their loose fit, the pointy-toe boots with mini heels add sophistication to the outfit.
    — Emma Mehl, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of casualness
Verb
  • Or secretly despise his own connivance?
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This alone was enough to ensure they were despised by others.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Definition of despise
Verb
  • What wasn’t said is hard to ignore.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Congress and state legislatures should investigate and hold the FDA accountable for ignoring overwhelming evidence of harm.
    — Lila Rose, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of ignore
Verb
  • If a Manchester United fan missed this game (good call, by the way) and just looked at the post-match stats, they could be forgiven for thinking their boys put up a decent display.
    — Matt Slater, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Both characters struggle to forgive themselves for past mistakes and are reluctant to dive back into relationships.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of forgive
Noun
  • Smart appliance makers that would like to access the valuable user data and ad revenue that are available when people connect their appliances to the web battle privacy concerns, indifference, and technical limitations.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
  • While many conservatives have expressed grief for Kirk, some of his critics have responded with indifference or have been accused of celebrating his death, fueling calls for those individuals to face consequences such as firing.
    — Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of indifference
Verb
  • Critics are waxing nostalgic for the edgy and outrageous comments of social critic humorists such as Dick Gregory, Mort Sahl, George Carlin, and Don Imus, forgetting that none of those figures were ever the host of a broadcast network TV show.
    — Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
  • And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
    — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Sep. 2025
Definition of forget
Verb
  • High-end Japanese restaurant chain ROKA opened a branch at the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum this summer, where guests can enjoy ROKA’s signature dishes, and some bespoke new creations, at an outdoor restaurant overlooking Paradise Bay.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Room Essentials Satin Quilt Don’t overlook Target’s exclusive brand, Room Essentials, when shopping for bedding.
    — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of overlook
Noun
  • That kind of perfect nonchalance for the street and the occasion.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In Austen’s original, however, the point isn’t just to consider the heroine’s and hero’s attitudes toward dirt, from Elizabeth’s nonchalance to Darcy’s attraction.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Definition of nonchalance

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