Disregard Meaning in English
word
/ˌdɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/
dis-ri-GARD
/dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑːd/
dis-ri-GAD
Definition
To pay no attention to something or someone; to ignore or not consider their importance or opinions.
Usage & Nuances
"Disregard" is more formal than "ignore" and is often used in written or professional contexts. Common collocations: "disregard the rules," "complete disregard for safety." Can be used as a verb (to disregard) or noun (with complete disregard).
Spanish: ignorar - desestimarPortuguese (BR): ignorar - desconsiderarPortuguese (PT): ignorar - desconsiderarChinese (Simplified): 无视 - 忽视Chinese (Traditional): 無視 - 忽視Hindi: अनदेखा करना - उपेक्षा करनाArabic: تجاهل - عدم الاكتراثBengali: উপেক্ষা করা - অগ্রাহ্য করাRussian: игнорировать - пренебрегатьJapanese: 無視するVietnamese: phớt lờ - xem thườngKorean: 무시하다 - 경시하다Turkish: görmezden gelmek - önemsememekUrdu: نظرانداز کرنا - اہمیت نہ دیناIndonesian: mengabaikan
Example Sentences
He chose to disregard the warning signs.
basic
Please do not disregard my advice.
basic
Many people disregard the rules.
basic
She acted with complete disregard for everyone's feelings.
natural
I can't just disregard what he said.
natural
With disregard for the rules, they did what they wanted.
natural