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1
as in despising
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
disregarded the wishes of his tradition-conscious family in his choice of a bride
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2
as in ignoring
to fail to give proper attention to
disregarded the posted warnings of avalanche danger and went skiing anyway
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3
as in overlooking
to dismiss as of little importance
this essay is so good that I can safely disregard a couple of spelling errors
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Recent Examples of disregarding
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
This is equally true of society, and disregarding this truth only postpones the moment of reckoning.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
In the court filing, the ACLU Foundation and partner organizations accused the state and federal government of disregarding Polster Chapell’s March 27 order.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The Wilton Rancheria’s attorneys have said that disregarding the election process detailed in its labor code would disregard the tribe’s sovereignty.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
At some point, realizing that completely disregarding sun protection on a show that takes place directly in the sun might not be the best idea, Probst started sporting headgear.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Other contributing factors included disregarding traffic signals, improper lane usage, following other vehicles too closely and distracted driving.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift‘s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has sparked a lawsuit from a writer, who accuses the singer of knowingly disregarding her claim to a similar name.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
According to Cramer, the street chose to focus on the doom and gloom of rising oil prices, disregarding Wednesday's pullback.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
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—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
This is equally true of society, and disregarding this truth only postpones the moment of reckoning.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
In the court filing, the ACLU Foundation and partner organizations accused the state and federal government of disregarding Polster Chapell’s March 27 order.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The Wilton Rancheria’s attorneys have said that disregarding the election process detailed in its labor code would disregard the tribe’s sovereignty.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
At some point, realizing that completely disregarding sun protection on a show that takes place directly in the sun might not be the best idea, Probst started sporting headgear.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Other contributing factors included disregarding traffic signals, improper lane usage, following other vehicles too closely and distracted driving.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift‘s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has sparked a lawsuit from a writer, who accuses the singer of knowingly disregarding her claim to a similar name.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
According to Cramer, the street chose to focus on the doom and gloom of rising oil prices, disregarding Wednesday's pullback.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregarding
Adjective
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Aasif Mandvi and Christopher Fitzgerald barely register as Jane and Julia’s oblivious husbands, while Consuelos, who plays Maurice as a suave cuckolder with a dodgy European accent, should probably stick to daytime TV.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Then, 15 meters later, a clueless cameraman stepped onto lane 1 from the infield, oblivious to the approaching pack.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Larson’s son Lane, then 9, had grown up loving the Bulldogs and despising their rivals, and made his feelings clear.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Cruelty and corruption recognized no regional boundaries, and officials on both sides seem to have come closer to despising than sympathizing with their suffering captives.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The pope ignoring atrocities The papal mission appears to have overlooked a visit to Nigeria.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The beats lazily play into aughts pastiche, ignoring the 15 years of mutation that have morphed trap into plugg, rage, drill, and SahBabii.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
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Inside a ritzy event venue overlooking the Kansas City skyline, Royals majority owner John Sherman on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new stadium in Crown Center, a celebratory announcement that marked the apex of the team’s yearslong, chaotic hunt for a new home.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Oasis Restaurant, overlooking the main swimming pool and garden, serves possibly the best hotel breakfast in the city—so many choices, all made in house—and it’s included in the room rate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kendall took off his shirt, unmindful of the scar slashing down his torso.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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The unmindful construction planning, noise and light pollution, and Tesla traffic jams have meanwhile done nothing to endear the diner to those living nearby — the lifeblood of most successful restaurants — and anti-Musk demonstrators are organizing a series of protests at the location.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
27 July 2025
Verb
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The real danger is forgetting why people cared in the first place.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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To me, rest is actually forgetting about the clock and responsibility for a short period of time.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The first step toward forgiving people who have hurt us is wanting to.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The projects are forgiving, the mess is encouraged and the payoff is something the whole family can admire in the yard for months to come.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And that’s a pretty thoughtless way to approach a conflict that’s already killed so many.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Scenes meant to convey fondness and dramatic weight instead flatten into thoughtless repetition, as the series’ decades-long dissection of the final girl reveals itself as a stale brand asset.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Disregarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disregarding. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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