Disregard Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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disregard

[หŒdษชs.rษชหˆษกษ‘หrd ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

in communication

To pay no attention to; treat as unworthy of consideration or respect.

Synonyms

brush aside, dismiss, ignore, neglect, overlook.

Examples of usage

  • He disregarded her advice and did as he pleased.
  • The teacher asked the students to disregard the rumors and focus on their studies.
  • Ignore the negative comments and disregard the distractions.
  • She chose to disregard the criticism and continue pursuing her goals.
  • You cannot disregard the rules and expect to succeed.
Context #2 | Noun

legal term

The act of ignoring something; a lack of consideration or respect.

Synonyms

disrespect, inattention, indifference, neglect, nonchalance.

Examples of usage

  • The disregard of the safety regulations led to a serious accident.
  • We cannot tolerate such disregard for the rules.

Translations

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Origin of 'disregard'

The word 'disregard' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart, away' and the word 'regard' meaning 'consideration, attention'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-16th century. Over time, 'disregard' has evolved to represent the act of ignoring or showing a lack of consideration towards something or someone.


See also: disregarded, disregarding, regard, regardful, regarding, regardless, regards.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,007 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.