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Meaning of disregarding
The primary meaning of the word "disregarding" is to pay no attention to something or someone.
Etymology of disregarding
The word "disregarding" originates from the verb "disregard", which is a combination of the prefix "dis-" meaning "opposite of" or "not", and the verb "regard" meaning "to consider" or "to pay attention to".
The verb "regard" comes from the Old French word "regarder", which is derived from the Latin words "re-" meaning "again" and "guardare" meaning "to watch" or "to guard".
Synonyms
ignoring
disregarding
neglecting
overlooking
dismissing
rejecting
spurning
repudiating
renouncing
abandoning
deserting
forsaking
ignoring
slighting
scorning
disdainning
scoffing
sneering
pooh-poohing
belittling
downplaying
minimizing
underestimating
underrating
bypassing
circumventing
evading
dodging
sidestepping
skirting
ignoring
omitting
excluding
leaving out
passing over
glossing over
brushing aside
pushing aside
setting aside
laying aside
putting aside
Definitions
- The word "disregarding" is defined by Oxford Languages as the present participle of the verb "disregard", which means to pay no attention to something or someone, or to ignore something or someone.
- * It can also imply a sense of intentionally ignoring or neglecting something or someone.
Usage Examples
- The company is disregarding the environmental impact of their new project.
- * She is disregarding the advice of her doctor and continuing to smoke.
- * The government is disregarding the human rights of the minority group.
Antonyms
regarding
respecting
considering
acknowledging
recognizing
noticing
observing
paying attention to
heeding
listening to
obeying
following
complying with
conforming to
adhering to
respecting
honoring
valuing
esteeming
appreciating
prizing
cherishing
treasuring
revering
venerating
worshipping