Disregardful: meaning, definitions and examples
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disregardful
[ dɪs.rɪˈɡɑːd.fəl ]
behavioral attitude
Disregardful describes a lack of attention or consideration for someone or something. It implies a neglectful or indifferent attitude towards the feelings, rights, or status of others.
Synonyms
inconsiderate, indifferent, neglectful, thoughtless.
Examples of usage
- His disregardful behavior upset many in the meeting.
- She was criticized for being disregardful of her friends' needs.
- The disregardful comments made during the discussion were uncalled for.
Translations
Translations of the word "disregardful" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desconsiderado
🇮🇳 उपेक्षणीय
🇩🇪 missachtend
🇮🇩 mengabaikan
🇺🇦 ігноруючий
🇵🇱 lekceważący
🇯🇵 無視する
🇫🇷 désinvolte
🇪🇸 desconsiderado
🇹🇷 önemsiz
🇰🇷 무시하는
🇸🇦 تجاهل
🇨🇿 ignorující
🇸🇰 ignorujúci
🇨🇳 无视的
🇸🇮 zanemarjajoč
🇮🇸 óhóflegur
🇰🇿 назар аудармау
🇬🇪 დაუნდობლი
🇦🇿 baxmayan
🇲🇽 desconsiderado
Etymology
The term 'disregardful' is formed by combining the prefix 'dis-', which means 'not' or 'apart,' with 'regard,' a word that originates from the Old French 'regarder,' meaning 'to look at, to consider.' The root of 'regard' can be traced back even further to the Latin 'regardare,' composed of 're-' (back) and 'guardare' (to guard or look). The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'characterized by,' indicating that the word describes a state or quality. Thus, 'disregardful' synthesizes these elements to convey a sense of being full of disregard, suggesting a conscious or unconscious failure to acknowledge or pay attention to something. The word has gained traction in the English language over the years, particularly in discussions around social behavior and communication, highlighting the importance of acknowledgment and respect in interpersonal interactions.