Meaning & Definition of Disregard in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: to ignore or treat something as unimportant

  Example Sentence: She chose to disregard the warnings and went out anyway.

• Definition: lack of attention to something

  Example Sentence: His disregard for the rules led to several problems.

• Definition: a refusal to consider or accept

  Example Sentence: There was a blatant disregard for the law.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from dis- + regard

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• to disregard someone's feelings: to ignore how someone else feels
• disregard for authority: a lack of respect or attention to those in power
• in disregard of: without considering or caring about

Translations

• Spanish: desconsideración

• French: mépris

• German: missachten

• Russian: игнорировать

Related Words

• neglect: fail to care for properly

• indifference: lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

• dismissal: the act of disregarding or rejecting something

Slang Meanings of disregard

• Meaning: to blow off

  Example Sentence: He just blew off her advice.

• Meaning: to shrug off

  Example Sentence: She shrugged off the criticism.