disregard
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
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
Many people disregard the rules.
basic