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Meaning of disregard
The primary meaning of "disregard" is to pay no attention to something or someone.
Etymology of disregard
The word "disregard" has its roots in the Latin words "dis" meaning "opposite of" and "regardare" meaning "to regard", which is derived from "regard" and the suffix "-are" forming a verb.
The word "disregard" entered the English language in the 15th century, initially meaning to show no respect or consideration for something or someone.
Synonyms
ignore
neglect
overlook
dismiss
reject
disregard
disobey
defy
flout
violate
contravene
breach
infringe
transgress
disoblig
slight
snub
rebuff
repudiate
deny
refuse
decline
spurn
shun
avoid
evade
bypass
circumvent
disregard
omit
exclude
leave out
pass over
overlook
gloss over
skate over
brush aside
push aside
set aside
lay aside
put aside
dismiss
reject
repel
turn down
refuse
decline
rebuff
dismiss
reject
ignore
neglect
overlook
dismiss
reject.
Definitions
- To pay no attention to something or someone, or to ignore a rule, instruction, or convention.
- To treat something or someone as unworthy of notice or respect.
Usage Examples
- The company will disregard any applications that are not submitted online.
- She disregarded the warning signs and walked into the restricted area.
- The new policy disregards the needs of low-income families.
- The judge disregarded the lawyer's argument and ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
Antonyms
respect
heed
obey
follow
comply
adhere
conform
abide
observe
notice
attend
regard
consider
mind
care
heed
listen
watch
pay attention
observe
heed
mind
follow
comply
conform
respect
esteem
value
appreciate
cherish
honor
revere
venerate
worship
admire
praise
commend
applaud
extol
laud
eulogize
honor
glorify.