dis´re|gard´er

dis´re|gard´er
dis|re|gard «DIHS rih GAHRD», verb, noun.
–v.t.
1. to pay no attention to; take no notice of: »

Disregarding the child's screams, the doctor cleaned and bandaged the cut.

SYNONYM(S): neglect.
2. to treat without proper regard or respect; slight: »

The gang disregards all authority.

–n.
1. lack of attention; neglect: »

Continued disregard to his studies led to the boy's failure. The reckless driver was arrested for his complete disregard of the traffic laws.

2. lack of proper regard or respect: »

a deliberate disregard for tradition.

SYNONYM(S): irreverence.
dis´re|gard´er, noun.

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  • dis|re|gard|ful — «DIHS rih GAHRD fuhl», adjective. lacking in regard; neglectful; careless: »The state…is by its nature disregardful or ill informed (Bulletin of Atomic Scientists) …   Useful english dictionary

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  • disregard — dis•re•gard [[t]ˌdɪs rɪˈgɑrd[/t]] v. t. 1) to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore 2) to treat without due regard, respect, or attentiveness; slight 3) lack of regard or attention; neglect 4) lack of due or respectful regard •… …   From formal English to slang

  • disregardful — dis•re•gard•ful [[t]ˌdɪs rɪˈgɑrd fəl[/t]] adj. neglectful; careless • Etymology: 1630–40 dis re•gard′ful•ly, adv …   From formal English to slang

  • disregard — dis re*gard , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {disregarded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {disregarding}.] Not to regard; to pay no heed to; to omit to take notice of; to neglect to observe; to slight as unworthy of regard or notice; as, to disregard the admonitions of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Disregard — Dis re*gard , n. The act of disregarding, or the state of being disregarded; intentional neglect; omission of notice; want of attention; slight. [1913 Webster] The disregard of experience. Whewell. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • disregarded — disregard dis re*gard , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {disregarded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {disregarding}.] Not to regard; to pay no heed to; to omit to take notice of; to neglect to observe; to slight as unworthy of regard or notice; as, to disregard the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Disregarder — Dis re*gard er, n. One who disregards. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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