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 | [e-mail], al, 8 Aug. 2019

Verb

Police have not confirmed any details regarding the incident at this time. —Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026

The team hopes the aircraft, beyond providing insight into wartime aviation, will impart wisdom regarding the real consequences of war during this time of global unrest. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026

Cops are asking anyone with information regarding the attacker to come forward. —Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026

Devoid of a factual baseline, individuals habitually absorb a toxic narrative regarding themselves. —Lucy Jones april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026

The organization is instead focused on an upcoming panel discussion regarding alleged abuse at Noma and reforming broader hospitality-industry practices. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026

The president himself chose not to name a new full-time national security adviser after removing Mike Waltz, who had included a journalist in supposedly secure communications regarding military action. —Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026

Our DeKalb families have asked for greater clarity regarding how decisions are made and how resources are allocated within our school system. —Ladena Bolton, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026

This dispute comes amid much speculation regarding Antetokounmpo’s future with the Bucks. —ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026