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Disregard Meaning, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：ignore completely (disregard)

disregard 🔊

/ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

vt./n.

To pay no attention to something or someone, to ignore it completely.

Hand pushing away warning sign showing disregard

ignore completely 🔊

➕

/ɪɡˈnɔːr kəmˈpliːtli/

vt./n.

To deliberately pay no attention to something or someone; to treat as unworthy of notice.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Prefix 'dis-' (away) + 'regard' (to look) => 'to look away, ignore.'

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'dis' (not) + 'regard' (care) → not caring. Picture someone tossing away a 'regard' card labeled 'Attention.'

📖 Example

She chose to disregard the doctor's advice about eating more vegetables, continuing with her usual snacks. 🔊 She chose to ignore the doctor's advice about eating more vegetables, continuing with her usual snacks.

🔗 Collocations

disregard the rules – to ignore the established rules

disregard advice – to not follow someone's advice

disregard a warning – to pay no attention to a warning

🔄 Synonyms

ignore (v.) – To refuse to pay attention to something or someone.

neglect (v.) – To fail to care for or pay attention to something properly.

overlook (v.) – To fail to notice or consider something, often unintentionally.

🚫 Antonyms

heed (v.) – To pay attention to advice or a warning.

consider (v.) – To think carefully about something before making a decision.

respect (v.) – To show regard or consideration for something.

🌱 Derivatives

disregardful (adj.) – Showing a lack of attention or respect.

disregardingly (adv.) – In a manner that shows no attention or respect.

disregarded (adj.) – Ignored or treated as unimportant.

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Old French 'desregarder' (des- + regarder), meaning 'to neglect.' Entered English in the 16th century, often used in legal and formal contexts to imply willful ignorance.

Meaning 2：indifference (disregard)

disregard 🔊

/ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

vt./n.

A lack of attention or respect for something.

Person stepping over keep off grass sign showing disregard

indifference 🔊

➕

/ɪnˈdɪfərəns/

vt./n.

The state or act of showing no attention or respect toward something or someone; a lack of consideration.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

His complete disregard for the park rules led to him getting a fine for littering. 🔊 His complete indifference to the park rules led to him getting a fine for littering.

🔗 Collocations

disregard for rules – lack of respect for established rules

disregard of danger – ignoring potential risks or threats

with complete disregard – in a manner showing total lack of care

🔄 Synonyms

indifference (n.) – Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.

neglect (n.) – The state of being uncared for or not paid attention to.

inattention (n.) – Failure to pay close attention or to notice something.

🚫 Antonyms

respect (n.) – Due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.

consideration (n.) – Careful thought and attention, especially for others.

regard (n.) – Attention or concern for something or someone.

🌱 Derivatives

disregardfulness (n.) – The quality of being disregardful.

disregardful (adj.) – Showing a lack of attention or respect.

disregardingly (adv.) – In a manner that shows no attention or respect.