disregard — to pay no attention to; ignore
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to pay no attention to; ignore
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
Korean meaning: 무시하다, 소홀히 하다
Korean pronunciation: 디스리**가**드
Example Sentences
- The teenager showed complete disregard for his curfew and came home at 3 AM.
- My cat's disregard for gravity is impressive - she somehow sleeps upside down.
- Politicians often disregard public opinion when making unpopular decisions.
disregard
VERB//ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd//
to pay no attention to; ignore
He chose to disregard the warning sign and walked straight onto the wet floor.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'dis-' (meaning 'not' or 'opposite of') combined with the verb 'regard' (from Old French 'regarder', meaning 'to look at' or 'to consider'). The word emerged in English in the 16th century.
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📝Examples
“The teenager showed complete disregard for his curfew and came home at 3 AM.”
“My cat's disregard for gravity is impressive - she somehow sleeps upside down.”
“Politicians often disregard public opinion when making unpopular decisions.”
“His blatant disregard for fashion rules resulted in wearing socks with sandals to the wedding.”
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