disregard — to pay no attention to; ignore
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to pay no attention to; ignore
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
dis- (not, opposite of) + regard (to look at, consider) = disregard (to pay no attention to; ignore)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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