disregard
v. · n.-
1 to ignore (v.) B2 Upper Intermediateto ignore something or decide that it is not important enough to follow.
to intentionally ignore or pay no attention to something, such as a rule, advice, or a warning.
ExampleThe driver chose to disregard the speed limit and was stopped by the police.
ExampleThe board of directors decided to disregard the consultant's warnings about the market shift, a move that eventually led to significant financial losses.
UsageThis is a transitive verb and always requires a direct object.
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2 lack of care (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe state of not caring about something or showing no respect for it.
the act of ignoring or treating something with a lack of due attention or respect.
ExampleHis total disregard for the rules made it difficult for him to keep a job.
ExampleThe company's blatant disregard for safety regulations resulted in a series of avoidable accidents at the manufacturing plant.
UsageOften used with the preposition 'for'.
From dis- + regard. Compare misregard.
- Verbdisregard
- Verbregard
- Adverbregardless