disregard
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
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lack of regard or attention; neglect.
- Synonyms:
- oversight, inattention
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lack of due or respectful regard.
- Synonyms:
- slight, disrespect
verb
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to give little or no attention to; ignore
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to treat as unworthy of consideration or respect
noun
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lack of attention or respect
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(often plural) social welfare capital or income which is not counted in calculating the amount payable to a claimant for a means-tested benefit
Related Words
See slight.
Other Word Forms
- disregardable adjective
- disregarder noun
- disregardful adjective
- disregardfully adverb
- disregardfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of disregard
Example Sentences
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"New language framed as compromise was paired with legalese that would allow those safeguards to be disregarded at will," she said.
From BBC
“New language framed as compromise was paired with legalese that would allow those safeguards to be disregarded at will.”
“We deal with violations regarding raptors and birds of prey on a relative frequency but I haven’t seen anything to this level of disregard for the animal in quite a while.”
From Los Angeles Times
They also said investors could stop believing in guidance that is too conservative, just as they may disregard overly rosy projections.
The magistrate said: "You've shown complete disregard of the entire process, and it would be wholly unsuitable to put you back into the community at this time."
From BBC
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