disregard (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪs.rɪˈɡɑːrd/

Definition

To pay no attention to; to ignore or treat as unimportant.

Examples

• Please disregard the previous email; it contained an error.

• He decided to disregard the advice of his friends and follow his own path.

• The court must disregard any evidence that was obtained illegally.

How to Use disregard

disregard something (prepositional phrase)

To ignore something or treat it as unimportant. — "You should disregard that comment; it's not relevant."

disregard for something (prepositional phrase)

A lack of attention or care towards something. — "There was a complete disregard for the rules of the game."

Synonyms of disregard

Words with a similar meaning to disregard:

• ignore
• neglect
• overlook
• discount
• scorn

Antonyms of disregard

Words with the opposite meaning to disregard:

• heed
• obey

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