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verb

Synonym Chooser

How is the word disregard distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of disregard are forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, and slight. While all these words mean "to pass over without giving due attention," disregard suggests voluntary inattention.

disregarded the wishes of his family

In what contexts can forget take the place of disregard?

The words forget and disregard are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, forget may suggest either a willful ignoring or a failure to impress something on one's mind.

forget what others say

When would ignore be a good substitute for disregard?

While the synonyms ignore and disregard are close in meaning, ignore implies a failure to regard something obvious.

ignored the snide remark

When is neglect a more appropriate choice than disregard?

The words neglect and disregard can be used in similar contexts, but neglect implies giving insufficient attention to something that merits one's attention.

habitually neglected his studies

Where would overlook be a reasonable alternative to disregard?

The synonyms overlook and disregard are sometimes interchangeable, but overlook suggests disregarding or ignoring through haste or lack of care.

in my rush I overlooked a key example

When might slight be a better fit than disregard?

In some situations, the words slight and disregard are roughly equivalent. However, slight implies contemptuous or disdainful disregarding or omitting.

slighted several major authors in her survey

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of disregard
Noun
The brutal disregard for natural and human life is consistent with that of The DRC and is particularly potent as the world fails Congolese women. Akilah Sailers, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024 Still, their disregard for the details in such a key moment highlighted the state of their recent play. Jay King, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
In a floor speech urging his colleagues to temporarily disregard the concerns, Mark Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, vowed to amend the law again before the end of year. Dell Cameron, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024 Now, Chairman Loudermilk's 'Interim Report' intentionally disregards the truth and the Select Committee's tremendous weight of evidence, and instead fabricates lies and defamatory allegations in an attempt to cover up what Donald Trump did. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disregard 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregard
Verb
  • On a sunny but frigid day, a 21-gun salute rang out to honor a no-frills man who famously despised rituals and felt most comfortable living a normal life.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • And today’s high 10-year yield means bonds are despised right now.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The macOS users who ignore this warning do so at their own peril.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.
    Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Hilarity ensued, and, forgive the spoilers, things did not end up the way everyone may have wanted.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Fassbender may be too obviously statuesque for real spycraft, but his performance of an agent cracking under the weight of existential turmoil is so hypnotic that one forgives the incongruous casting choice.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This can manifest as indifference to employee concerns or an inability to see things from their perspective.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The first part of the novel is taken up by her pursuit of Marlowe’s attention, which persists despite his initial indifference to her.
    Laila Lalami, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Don’t forget the high-touch areas of the fridge, like the outside handles and the water and ice dispensers.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Again, do not forget to keep meticulous notes on what’s discussed in these meetings, along with the dates.
    Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The picnic area, which has tables, grills, and bathrooms, overlooks the ocean and is especially lovely.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Photo : Gabe Border A lofted office space has wraparound windows overlooking the mountains.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Just as striking as the ease with which the Bruins won the game was their nonchalance afterward.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
  • That obstinate nonchalance is the main factor behind Mrs. Chen’s success with audiences.
    Josh Weiss, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Most of Ukraine’s ravaged cultural sites are like the shelled Reims Cathedral: perhaps not directly targeted, but destroyed with ruthless unconcern.
    Jason Farago, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Marked by the artist’s apparent unconcern with conventional modeling and draftsmanship and by the velvety smoothness of his brushwork, the paintings exude an aura of quietude and utter perfection unrivaled in the work of his peers.
    Mary Tompkins Lewis, WSJ, 26 Nov. 2022

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“Disregard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disregard. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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