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disregard
[ dis-ri-gahrd ]
verb (used with object)
- to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore:
Disregard the footnotes.
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- to treat without due regard, respect, or attentiveness; slight:
to disregard an invitation.
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noun
- lack of regard or attention; neglect.
Synonyms: ,
- lack of due or respectful regard.
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disregard
/ ˌɪɪˈɡɑː /
verb
- to give little or no attention to; ignore
- to treat as unworthy of consideration or respect
noun
- lack of attention or respect
- 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
- ˌ徱ˈ, noun
- ˌ徱ˈڳܱ, adjective
- ˌ徱ˈڳܱly, adverb
- ˌ徱ˈڳܱness, noun
Other Word Forms
- 徱r·a· adjective
- 徱r·İ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of disregard1
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Example Sentences
A DfT spokesperson said updating the more than 160-year-old legislation would "ensure that the tiny minority who recklessly disregard others face the full force of the law".
And anecdotally, as I mentioned, I have witnessed again and again birdwatchers disregarding some birds in favor of flashier ones.
She added she showed "a blatant disregard for a very high risk of death".
During the height of globalization, the CEOs of big multinational companies could afford to disregard the state.
A separate feud has been brewing after a judge said he could hold the Trump administration in contempt for its "wilful disregard" of his order barring deportation flights.
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