disregard

dis-re-gard · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To pay no attention to; to ignore.

  2. 2.

    To treat as unworthy of notice.

  3. 3.

    The action of ignoring or paying no attention to something.

  4. 4.

    Lack of proper consideration or respect.

Related words

Antonyms: consider, heed, notice, regard
See also: ignore, neglect, regard
Synonyms: dismiss, ignore, neglect, overlook

Etymology

Formed from the prefix dis- meaning "not" or "opposite of" and regard, from Old French regarder meaning "to look at, consider." First recorded in English in the 17th century.