Word
disregard
Phoneticsdis·re·gard, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/
UK/dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑːd/
Definitions
01to ignore
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to ignore something or decide that it is not important enough to follow.
v. to intentionally ignore or pay no attention to something, such as a rule, advice, or a warning.
“The driver chose to disregard the speed limit and was stopped by the police.”
“The board of directors decided to disregard the consultant's warnings about the market shift, a move that eventually led to significant financial losses.”
Usage
This is a transitive verb and always requires a direct object.
02lack of care
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the state of not caring about something or showing no respect for it.
n. the act of ignoring or treating something with a lack of due attention or respect.
“His total disregard for the rules made it difficult for him to keep a job.”
“The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations resulted in a series of avoidable accidents at the manufacturing plant.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'for'.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“The jury is told to disregard the statement or item entirely.” “Paired with the lack of interest in the dramatic mechanics of the plot, this disregard for visual storytelling raises the question: why make a movie at all?” “For this article, let's begin with a complete disregard for notation and instead step through the effect that each training example has on the weights and biases.” Etymology
From dis- + regard. Compare misregard.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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