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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2
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
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?
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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
Today, a president disregards assessments that proved to be right, and the predictable comes to pass.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 5 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
Yet, the Puerto Rican government has taken a celebratory stance that disregards the pain of thousands who are still awaiting justice.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Today, a president disregards assessments that proved to be right, and the predictable comes to pass.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 5 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
Yet, the Puerto Rican government has taken a celebratory stance that disregards the pain of thousands who are still awaiting justice.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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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On the other hand, many would question an admissions system based solely on academic test scores that ignores forms of achievement and potential those tests fail to capture.—
Prasad Krishnamurthy,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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All of this is to address a nonexistent competitive balance gap that ignores actual reality and historical data.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 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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On the other, giving up 24 goals in a five-game loss to a team that immediately forgets how to score and gets swept isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement of a team being close to contending.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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But everyone clocks out eventually—a fact Kristy never forgets.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Insider tip Suite 203 overlooks Shadow Mountain and offers a view of one of Aspen’s quirkiest pieces of public art—a 10-foot-tall Yeti.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Two minutes from Split Rock Park and Devil’s Gulch, Humble Hill Winery overlooks Garretson.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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