Definition of "disregard" [dis•re•gard]

To pay no attention or heed to; ignore. (verb-transitive)
To treat without proper respect or attentiveness. (verb-transitive)
Lack of thoughtful attention or due regard. (noun)

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Use "disregard" in a sentence

"In addition, the union had complained to Pansalb about what it termed disregard for multilingualism at Iscor, Telkom, Sasol, the"
"The high boundary walls, built in disregard of existing height regulations long before such rules were created, permitted a non-standard height along the northern boundary."
"That disregard is so widespread that many LGBT teens have had to turn to strangers for reassurance on It Gets Better."

Words like "disregard"

attend attention consider consideration defy disobey

disregarded disregarding disregards dissemble do by emphasis

emphasize handle ignore inattention mention neglect

observance observe overlook pretermit slight treat