disregarding

[dis-ri-gahrd]

Origin

verb (used with object)

to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.

to treat without due regard, respect, or attentiveness; slight: to disregard an invitation.

noun

lack of regard or attention; neglect.

lack of due or respectful regard.

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1635–45; dis-¹ + regard

Related forms

dis·re·gard·a·ble, adjective

dis·re·gard·er, noun

Synonyms
1. ignore. 2. insult. See slight. 3. inattention, oversight. 4. disrespect, slight.

Antonyms
1. notice.

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Word Origin & History

disregard

1641, from dis- + regard (q.v.). Related: Disregarded; disregarding.

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