What does disregard mean?

Definitions for disregard
ˌdɪs rɪˈgɑrddis·re·gard

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word disregard.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. disregard, neglectnoun

    lack of attention and due care

  2. disregard, neglectverb

    willful lack of care and attention

  3. ignore, disregard, snub, cutverb

    refuse to acknowledge

    "She cut him dead at the meeting"

  4. dismiss, disregard, brush aside, brush off, discount, push aside, ignoreverb

    bar from attention or consideration

    "She dismissed his advances"

  5. neglect, ignore, disregardverb

    give little or no attention to

    "Disregard the errors"

Wiktionary

  1. disregardnoun

    The act or state of deliberately not paying attention or caring about.

    The government's disregard for the needs of disabled people is outrageous.

  2. disregardverb

    To ignore.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Disregardnoun

    Slight notice; neglect; contempt.

    Etymology: dis and regard.

  2. To Disregardverb

    To slight; to neglect; to contemn.

    Etymology: from the noun.

    Since we are to do good to the poor, to strangers, to enemies, those whom nature is too apt to make us despise, disregard, or hate, then undoubtedly we are to do good to all. Thomas Sprat, Sermons.

    Those fasts which God hath disregarded hitherto, he may regard for the time to come. George Smalridge, Sermons.

    Studious of good, man disregarded fame,
    And useful knowledge was his eldest aim. Richard Blackmore.

Wikipedia

  1. Disregard

    Ignoring is the present participle of ignore meaning: "to refuse to pay attention to; disregard".

ChatGPT

  1. disregard

    Disregard is the action or state of ignoring, overlooking or treating something as unimportant or without giving it due consideration. It's a lack of attention or respect towards someone or something.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Disregardverb

    not to regard; to pay no heed to; to omit to take notice of; to neglect to observe; to slight as unworthy of regard or notice; as, to disregard the admonitions of conscience

  2. Disregardnoun

    the act of disregarding, or the state of being disregarded; intentional neglect; omission of notice; want of attention; slight

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Disregard

    dis-re-gärd′, v.t. to pay no attention to.—n. want of attention: neglect: slight.—adj. Disregard′fuladv. Disregard′fully.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of disregard in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of disregard in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of disregard in a Sentence

  1. Barack Obama:

    The callous disregard for Luke's life is more proof of the depths of AQAP's depravity, and further reason why the world must never cease in seeking to defeat their evil ideology.

  2. Erika Lee:

    There seems to be very little effort to mobilize the Asian-American vote, so to have Asian-Americans enter into this debate as potential 'anchor babies' is -- people feel like it represents the disregard that politicians have for Asian-Americans.

  3. Chuck Grassley:

    Less than a week ago, I expressed serious concern that what little remains of the FBI’s credibility is on the line following its inconsistent handling of politically sensitive investigations, failure to hold its own employees accountable for misconduct and consistent disregard for congressional oversight, last night’s raid on the home of a former U.S. president without explanation will only further erode confidence in the FBI and the Justice Department.

  4. San Jose Sharks:

    The NHL has advised our organization that Evander Kane has been suspended without pay for 21 games for an established violation of, and lack of compliance with, the NHL/NHLPA COVID-19 Protocols, while we are encouraged by Evander’s commitment to moving forward, we are extremely disappointed by his disregard for the health and safety protocols put in place by the NHL and the NHLPA.

  5. Marie Struthers:

    This horrific assault is yet another apparent example of complete disregard for human life and dignity in Ukraine committed by Russian forces. All those suspected of criminal responsibility must be investigated, since the start of Russia's war on Ukraine, Amnesty International has documented crimes under international law, like summary killings of captives by Russia-backed separatist forces in eastern Ukraine and extrajudicial executions of Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces.

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  • إِهْمالArabic
  • игнорирам, пренебрежение, незачитане, пренебрегвамBulgarian
  • přehlížetCzech
  • Missachtung, missachten, Gleichgültigkeit, Zurücksetzung, Nichtbeachtung, NichtbeachtenGerman
  • descuidar, ignorar, desatenderSpanish
  • piittaamattomuus, väheksyä, ohittaa, välinpitämättömyysFinnish
  • ignorer, mépris, mépriserFrench
  • dìmeasScottish Gaelic
  • nemtörődömség, semmibe vesz, semmibevevésHungarian
  • 무시Korean
  • piki, pī, whakatuturiMāori
  • se bort fraNorwegian
  • negeren, verontachtzaming, veronachtzamenDutch
  • sjå bort frå, avfeieNorwegian Nynorsk
  • avfeieNorwegian
  • lekceważyćPolish
  • ignorarPortuguese
  • desconsiderare, desconsidera, dispreț, indiferență, nepăsare, discreditare, ignoraRomanian
  • [[не]] [[обрати́ть]] [[внимание, игнори́рование, пренебре́чь, [[не]] [[обраща́ть]] [[внимание, пренебреже́ние, проигнори́ровать, пренебрега́ть, игнори́роватьRussian
  • ignorera, bortse frånSwedish
  • takmama, uymama, aldırmazlık, umursamamaTurkish

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