as in oblivious
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1
as in despising
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
disregarded the wishes of his tradition-conscious family in his choice of a bride
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2
as in ignoring
to fail to give proper attention to
disregarded the posted warnings of avalanche danger and went skiing anyway
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3
as in overlooking
to dismiss as of little importance
this essay is so good that I can safely disregard a couple of spelling errors
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Recent Examples of disregarding
Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Disable my adblockerContinue without disabling Contact support|We're using Arizona, though, was undaunted in taking Notre Dame’s Love third overall Thursday, and disregarding conventional wisdom that quality running backs can be plucked much later, and at much lower cost, in the draft.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
This is equally true of society, and disregarding this truth only postpones the moment of reckoning.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
In the court filing, the ACLU Foundation and partner organizations accused the state and federal government of disregarding Polster Chapell’s March 27 order.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The Wilton Rancheria’s attorneys have said that disregarding the election process detailed in its labor code would disregard the tribe’s sovereignty.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
At some point, realizing that completely disregarding sun protection on a show that takes place directly in the sun might not be the best idea, Probst started sporting headgear.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Other contributing factors included disregarding traffic signals, improper lane usage, following other vehicles too closely and distracted driving.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift‘s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has sparked a lawsuit from a writer, who accuses the singer of knowingly disregarding her claim to a similar name.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
The indictment also accuses Comey of disregarding a substantial risk that his post would be viewed as threatening violence.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Disable my adblockerContinue without disabling Contact support|We're using Arizona, though, was undaunted in taking Notre Dame’s Love third overall Thursday, and disregarding conventional wisdom that quality running backs can be plucked much later, and at much lower cost, in the draft.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
This is equally true of society, and disregarding this truth only postpones the moment of reckoning.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
In the court filing, the ACLU Foundation and partner organizations accused the state and federal government of disregarding Polster Chapell’s March 27 order.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The Wilton Rancheria’s attorneys have said that disregarding the election process detailed in its labor code would disregard the tribe’s sovereignty.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
At some point, realizing that completely disregarding sun protection on a show that takes place directly in the sun might not be the best idea, Probst started sporting headgear.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Other contributing factors included disregarding traffic signals, improper lane usage, following other vehicles too closely and distracted driving.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift‘s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has sparked a lawsuit from a writer, who accuses the singer of knowingly disregarding her claim to a similar name.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregarding
Adjective
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Hegseth seems oblivious to recent prior experience with infectious diseases in the military.—
Arthur Caplan,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Aasif Mandvi and Christopher Fitzgerald barely register as Jane and Julia’s oblivious husbands, while Consuelos, who plays Maurice as a suave cuckolder with a dodgy European accent, should probably stick to daytime TV.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Larson’s son Lane, then 9, had grown up loving the Bulldogs and despising their rivals, and made his feelings clear.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Cruelty and corruption recognized no regional boundaries, and officials on both sides seem to have come closer to despising than sympathizing with their suffering captives.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors accused the trust, which convinced a federal district judge to order a temporary pause in construction, of ignoring claims that the project is needed to bolster national security.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But three days after withdrawing the lawsuit, Florida sued CMS for a third time, accusing the federal agency of ignoring the state’s public records request related to CMS’ approval of the KidCare expansion.—
Daniel Chang,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hough included another video in which she was seen taking a ice bath on a wooden deck overlooking lush tropical greenery.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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In the outdoor rooftop setting overlooking the beaches and mountains, local breathwork specialist Gustavo took me on a restorative vinyasa journey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Kendall took off his shirt, unmindful of the scar slashing down his torso.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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The unmindful construction planning, noise and light pollution, and Tesla traffic jams have meanwhile done nothing to endear the diner to those living nearby — the lifeblood of most successful restaurants — and anti-Musk demonstrators are organizing a series of protests at the location.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
27 July 2025
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An exhilarating journey through 70 years of images and sounds from Lebanon, exploring Beirut’s collective psyche—marked by beauty, trauma, joy, and forgetting.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The bank wants her descendants to stop forgetting it.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Thankfully Pal was forgiving, and didn’t hold a grudge for poor riding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Many of them are made from wrinkle-resistant fabrics or soft knits that bounce back after being packed, while others rely on flowy silhouettes and forgiving textures that don’t show creases.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This rhetoric is not just the thoughtless ramblings of mindless partisans.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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And that’s a pretty thoughtless way to approach a conflict that’s already killed so many.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Disregarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disregarding. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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