disregardful

adjective

dis·​regardful ¦dis+ How to pronounce disregardful (audio)
Synonyms of disregardfulnext
: neglectful, heedless
a procedure disregardful of the true issue at stake
disregardful of one's responsibilities
disregardfully
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adverb
disregardfulness
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noun

Word History

Etymology

dis- entry 1 + regardful

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“Disregardful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disregardful. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.

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