Synonyms of regarding

regarding 1 of 3

adjective

as in mindful

Related Words

• mindful
• wary
• vigilant
• watchful
• cautious
• circumspect
• responsible
• heeding
• observant
• thinking
• regardful
• chary
• guarded
• heedful
• alert
• meticulous
• painstaking
• punctilious
• gingerly
• forethoughtful
• careful
• provident
• foresighted
• interested
• concerned
• thoughtful
• conscientious
• nonnegligent
• attentive

Dissimilar Words

• careless
• negligent
• lax
• remiss
• slack
• lazy
• neglectful
• neglecting
• wild
• reckless
• irresponsible
• derelict
• heedless
• incautious
• disregardful
• unguarded
• unwary

regarding

2 of 3

preposition

ri-ˈgär-diŋ 

as in concerning

having to do with

wanted to talk to the company's vice president regarding a new product line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concerning
• about
• toward
• on
• of
• respecting
• with regard to
• in regard to
• with respect to
• touching
• as for
• as regards
• in view of
• in respect to
• as to
• as far as
• apropos
• apropos of
• over

regarding

3 of 3

verb

present participle of regard

1

as in noticing

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes

she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged

Synonyms & Similar Words

• noticing
• seeing
• spotting
• eyeing
• noting
• remarking
• viewing
• looking (at)
• observing
• perceiving
• watching
• witnessing
• discerning
• sighting
• distinguishing
• spying
• considering
• catching
• beholding
• identifying
• espying
• descrying
• getting a load of
• setting eyes on
• laying eyes on
• examining
• picking out
• studying
• marking
• attending (to)
• surveying
• heeding
• scrutinizing
• inspecting
• making out
• scanning
• glancing (at)
• peering (at)
• minding
• picking up
• glimpsing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• disregarding
• neglecting
• passing over
• missing
• overlooking
• overpassing

2

as in following

to take notice of and be guided by

as a traveler, you should regard the laws and customs of whatever country you are visiting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• following
• noting
• respecting
• considering
• observing
• listening (to)
• obeying
• watching
• heeding
• contemplating
• pondering
• weighing
• keeping
• hearing
• conforming (to)
• minding
• mulling
• complying (with)
• noticing
• seeing
• attending (to)
• marking
• harking (to)
• hearkening (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• disregarding
• dismissing
• neglecting
• tuning out
• discounting
• brushing (aside or off)
• passing over
• scorning
• glossing (over)
• shrugging off
• flouting
• defying
• pooh-poohing
• glozing (over)
• snubbing
• slighting

3

as in considering

to think of in a particular way

I wouldn't regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety

Synonyms & Similar Words

• considering
• calling
• viewing
• counting
• believing
• accounting
• looking (on or upon)
• thinking
• rating
• feeling
• holding
• taking for
• setting down
• imagining
• sensing
• esteeming
• deeming
• reckoning
• conceiving
• fancying

4

as in respecting

to think very highly or favorably of

an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respecting
• admiring
• appreciating
• considering
• praising
• commending
• liking
• loving
• enjoying
• approving
• valuing
• crediting
• esteeming
• complimenting
• venerating
• applauding
• acclaiming
• favoring
• reverencing
• revering
• drinking (in)
• relishing
• adoring
• reveling (in)
• delighting (in)
• setting store by
• savoring
• grooving (on)
• fancying
• accrediting
• worshipping
• idolizing
• doting (on)
• digging
• canonizing
• cherishing
• hallowing
• treasuring
• prizing
• deifying
• adulating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hating
• despising
• detesting
• loathing
• abhorring
• disregarding
• dismissing
• condemning
• discounting
• decrying
• deploring
• disapproving
• disliking
• abominating
• disdaining
• frowning (on or upon)
• execrating
• scorning
• vilifying
• disfavoring
• discountenancing
• kissing off

5

as in anticipating

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)

the judges regard the amount of effort and energy you put into the project in evaluating it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• considering
• anticipating
• allowing (for)
• providing (for)
• adjusting
• taking into account
• contemplating
• taking account of
• facing
• expecting
• factoring (in or into)
• adapting
• reckoning with
• planning
• foreseeing
• figuring on
• conditioning
• accommodating
• presuming
• calculating
• envisaging
• assuming
• presupposing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disregarding
• discounting
• factoring (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regarding

Preposition

Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions. — Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025

Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations? — James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025

The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025

Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces. — David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

This was encapsulated by Belichick’s response about why fans should be optimistic regarding next season. — Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023

The feedback was good regarding Sanders coming out of summer workouts. — Matt Zenitz | [email protected], al, 8 Aug. 2019

Verb

Posing for the sports trading app Novig, Sweeney has stirred a debate regarding oversexualization in the world of advertising. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026

Many job seekers worry that AI interviewers may have built-in biases regarding race, ethnicity, age, gender or manner of speaking. — Sophie Caldwell juhohn Lee, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

On July 16, Mayflower officers responded to a home on North Main Street regarding an animal welfare complaint. — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

One look at the newest members of the Big Ten’s head coaching fraternity reveals two distinct schools of thought regarding hiring strategies. — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call the Cobb County Police Department's Major Crimes Unit at [phone]. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

To see updates regarding a grand opening, check Picazo Sushi’s social media pages. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Host Jimmy Kimmel cited concerns over Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules regarding equal airtime for political candidates. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Any conversations regarding his future with the Club will take place privately when a new hockey operations leader has been named. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026