Synonyms of disregards

disregards

verb

present tense third-person singular of disregard

1

as in despises

to ignore in a disrespectful manner

disregarded the wishes of his tradition-conscious family in his choice of a bride

Synonyms & Similar Words

• despises
• forgets
• neglects
• dismisses
• flouts
• scorns
• overlooks
• disparages
• belittles
• passes over
• deprecates
• slurs (over)
• slights
• overpasses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accepts
• uses
• approves

2

as in ignores

to fail to give proper attention to

disregarded the posted warnings of avalanche danger and went skiing anyway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignores
• forgets
• neglects
• overlooks
• misses
• bypasses
• rejects
• slurs (over)
• passes over
• omits
• slights
• fails
• disdains
• scorns
• overpasses
• sloughs (off)
• shrugs off
• brushes (aside or off)
• pooh-poohs
• sluffs (off)
• skimps
• scants

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regards
• tends (to)
• appreciates
• values
• attends (to)
• minds
• heeds
• treasures
• fosters
• prizes
• cultivates
• cherishes
• remembers
• follows
• nurses
• nurtures
• observes
• notices
• watches
• listens (to)
• marks
• remarks
• pampers
• notes

3

as in forgives

to dismiss as of little importance

this essay is so good that I can safely disregard a couple of spelling errors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignores
• forgives
• overlooks
• explains
• justifies
• pardons
• condones
• excuses
• whitewashes
• discounts
• remits
• passes over
• shrugs off
• forgives and forgets
• papers over
• brushes (aside or off)
• glosses (over)
• blinks (at)
• winks (at)
• rationalizes
• overpasses
• closes one's eyes to
• glozes (over)
• vindicates
• exonerates
• waives
• absolves
• exculpates
• acquits
• waves (aside or off)
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• notes
• minds
• marks
• objects (to)
• heeds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disregards

But attorneys for people seeking asylum say the law has long meant anyone arriving at a port of entry should be screened, and blocking arrivals disregards the nation’s ideals. — ABC News, 25 June 2026

Bhattacharya said the test-negative design disregards data about people who were never hospitalized. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 June 2026

In some cases, the division is marked by rules or norms, which Trump characteristically disregards. — 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

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