disregard

²disregard

noun

Definition of DISREGARD

: the act of disregarding : the state of being disregarded : neglect

— dis·re·gard·ful \-fəl\ adjective

Examples of DISREGARD

1. They treated the rules with complete disregard.
2. <revelers firing guns in the air with complete disregard for the possible consequences>

First Known Use of DISREGARD

1659

Related to DISREGARD

Synonyms: apathy, casualness, complacence, disinterestedness, indifference, incuriosity, incuriousness, insouciance, nonchalance, torpor, unconcern

Antonyms: concern, interest, regard

Related Words: halfheartedness, lukewarmness, tepidity, tepidness; carelessness, heedlessness, recklessness, unawareness; lethargy, listlessness; aloofness, coldness, cool, detachment, dispassion; callosity, callousness, hard-heartedness, hardness, insensitivity; bloodlessness, impassiveness, impassivity, phlegm, stoicism, stolidity

Near Antonyms: attention, attentiveness, awareness, conscientiousness, curiosity, heedfulness, keenness; sensitivity, warmheartedness; bias, partiality, prejudice; ardor, desire, fervency, passion, vehemence, warmth, zeal

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