1
as in despises
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
disregarded the wishes of his tradition-conscious family in his choice of a bride
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as in ignores
to fail to give proper attention to
disregarded the posted warnings of avalanche danger and went skiing anyway
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as in forgives
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 disregards
In some cases, the division is marked by rules or norms, which Trump characteristically disregards.
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Debbie Wasserman Schultz disregards criticism Longtime Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is staying in the race to represent a historically Black Broward County congressional district — even after a public admonishment from state party Chair Nikki Fried.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Who covets the Panama Canal, seeks to turn this international waterway — meant to remain permanently neutral — into its own territory, and disregards the sovereignty of regional countries?
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Helmed by Executive Chef Elly Wentworth (a one-to-watch having shimmied over from stalwart restaurant, the Angel in Dartmouth), Fowlescombe’s kitchen disregards old-world hotel dining with its stiff formalities, along with the frothy alchemy of the Michelin set.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Allowing others to walk through these spaces as part of a Family Night event diminishes that reality and disregards their humanity.
—Michelle Begin, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2026
In the letter, Wicker said the facility would not generate economic return, would place significant strain on local resources and disregards the concerns of the community.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Feb. 2026
If Congress fails to impeach, convict and remove a president who so plainly disregards constitutional limits, our democracy may not survive the damage.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Blaming school choice is a convenient response that disregards the reality of the situation.
—Patricia Levesque, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Debbie Wasserman Schultz disregards criticism Longtime Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is staying in the race to represent a historically Black Broward County congressional district — even after a public admonishment from state party Chair Nikki Fried.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Who covets the Panama Canal, seeks to turn this international waterway — meant to remain permanently neutral — into its own territory, and disregards the sovereignty of regional countries?
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Helmed by Executive Chef Elly Wentworth (a one-to-watch having shimmied over from stalwart restaurant, the Angel in Dartmouth), Fowlescombe’s kitchen disregards old-world hotel dining with its stiff formalities, along with the frothy alchemy of the Michelin set.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Allowing others to walk through these spaces as part of a Family Night event diminishes that reality and disregards their humanity.
—Michelle Begin, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2026
In the letter, Wicker said the facility would not generate economic return, would place significant strain on local resources and disregards the concerns of the community.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Feb. 2026
If Congress fails to impeach, convict and remove a president who so plainly disregards constitutional limits, our democracy may not survive the damage.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Blaming school choice is a convenient response that disregards the reality of the situation.
—Patricia Levesque, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregards
Verb
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Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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This brief funk is broken when Clay comes home to find his mother — who, like everyone else in their backwoods local area, despises their stunts — watching an old movie on TV.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Six Sex never ignores the horrors, but uses them as fuel for a debut that unfurls as a freewheeling post-porno blitz.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
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Relying on a single test ignores the daily, practical hurdles our patients face.—
Eric Wargotz,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2026
Verb
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But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The customer forgets to cancel, pays for a few more months, and the firm books the revenue.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Macron forgets his watch Macron appeared to leave behind his watch after eating lunch with several other world leaders.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The discussion highlighted that current tech development often overlooks human flourishing, advocating for products built around these core values.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The residential project includes a panoramic terrace, which overlooks Brunelleschi’s dome of the cathedral.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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In high-stakes situations, a leader who fully relies on algorithmic advice neglects the most crucial part of their role.—
Shai Zamanian,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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What this narrative neglects are all the ways treatment might cause terrible side effects, or the long period one spends being sick, and how one’s identity may have changed in the interim.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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“Disregards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disregards. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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