as in oblivious
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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
Linh Tat, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
In today’s rapidly warming climate, disregarding the dramatic effects of climate change in Greenland can doom projects to failure as Arctic temperatures climb.
—Paul Bierman, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
You may be asked to show up more — whether at work, in love or within family dynamics — without disregarding everything else demanding your attention.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
These examples show that disregarding the risks of natural hazards and climate change in Greenland courts disaster, both locally and globally.
—Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court pushed back against lower court judges disregarding previous orders in emergency docket orders in 2025, including one case that drew a sharp rebuke from Justice Neil Gorsuch.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
President Boric has been lambasted by Chile's right wing, who blame his administration for disregarding security, which is perceived to have skyrocketed under his leadership.
—NPR, 14 Nov. 2025
A number of Reddit users shared similar grievances from their own communities, echoing frustrations with neighbors or visitors disregarding marked or paid parking areas.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Consistently disregarding your wellbeing.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
But opponents, including some municipalities, raised concerns that disregarding local zoning and land-use decisions would mean a loss of local control.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
In today’s rapidly warming climate, disregarding the dramatic effects of climate change in Greenland can doom projects to failure as Arctic temperatures climb.
—Paul Bierman, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
You may be asked to show up more — whether at work, in love or within family dynamics — without disregarding everything else demanding your attention.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
These examples show that disregarding the risks of natural hazards and climate change in Greenland courts disaster, both locally and globally.
—Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court pushed back against lower court judges disregarding previous orders in emergency docket orders in 2025, including one case that drew a sharp rebuke from Justice Neil Gorsuch.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
President Boric has been lambasted by Chile's right wing, who blame his administration for disregarding security, which is perceived to have skyrocketed under his leadership.
—NPR, 14 Nov. 2025
A number of Reddit users shared similar grievances from their own communities, echoing frustrations with neighbors or visitors disregarding marked or paid parking areas.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Consistently disregarding your wellbeing.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregarding
Adjective
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Emma was oblivious to the cars, the don’t-walk signs, even the cold on this windy, 34-degree afternoon.—
Maeva Bambuck,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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As Kelly belted out the chorus, the oblivious driver made easy conversation about his lunch plans, calling in a hibachi order mid-ride.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That’s not the case with Bertha’s son, Larry (Harry Richardson), who seems to have joined his father in absolutely despising Bertha by the end of the season.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And ignoring that fact is now no longer a laughing matter.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Parents react in different ways, from telling their potty-mouthed offspring to stop, to explaining why this is a bad habit, to ignoring the behavior, or even enforcing consequences as a punishment.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The result can be overlooking income that must be reported – like a part-time job or side gig, interest from a bank account or sales of stock.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tesoro beat Dana Hills by 29 points in its first matchup against the Dolphins, but the Titans aren’t overlooking Dana Hills in anticipation for its big game against San Clemente.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 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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Not every vagueposter is trying to go viral—some are simply addressing their own followers, forgetting that the fickle algorithm might spread the post beyond its target audience.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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For many gardeners, forgetting to water their houseplants from time to time is inevitable.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The standings aren’t forgiving.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Point is, this recipe is forgiving.—
Leah Donnella,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But human imitation isn’t mechanical or thoughtless.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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From start to finish, the Red Sox deployed a careless, thoughtless, and passive stratagem.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Disregarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disregarding. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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