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

Finally, regarding Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, his tone has skewed dovish in recent months, favoring a wait-and-see approach to the impact of the Middle East conflict. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Communities from Lansing, Michigan, to Pflugerville, Texas, are ending their relationship with Flock, largely over concerns regarding out-of-control surveillance, unwanted data sharing, high expenses, and reports of police abusing the tool. — Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

The office is asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact its Investigations Division at 630-444-1103. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Berlin’s artistic director, Tricia Tuttle, had to issue a formal statement regarding the media storm that threatened to engulf the festival. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

The Connecticut State Department of Education has yet to issue guidance regarding the technology. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

For information regarding Miami-Dade County Public Schools closures, visit the district website. — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Target did not respond to a request for comment regarding how much the company is investing in the studios and how many employees will be hired. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Laws regarding incarceration of youthful offenders — age 25 or younger at the time of the crime — have evolved since the siblings were tried. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026