disregard
/ˌdɪs.rɪˈɡɑːd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɪs.rɪˈɡɑːrd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌdis-ri-ˈgärd/ (ame, mw) · /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/ (ame, ipa)
disregard — noun
1. a failure to treat someone or something as important enough to deserve proper at
a failure to treat someone or something as important enough to deserve proper attention or respect
The construction manager showed a complete disregard for the site safety rules.
collocation: complete disregard for [sth]
Fatima was upset by her neighbour's disregard of their shared parking agreement.
The government's disregard for public opinion led to widespread protests across the city.
Blatant disregard of environmental laws can result in heavy fines for a company.
- neglect
stresses a failure to give proper care or attention, often over time
- indifference
focuses on a lack of interest or concern rather than active ignoring
文法句型
disregard + for + noun phrase
disregard + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in formal or legal contexts. The preposition 'for' is more common with people and abstract ideas; 'of' is more common with rules, laws, and agreements.
常見錯誤
disregard — verb
- disregardpresent simple I / you / we / they
- disregardshe / she / it
- disregardedpast simple
- disregarding-ing form
1. to decide not to let something influence your actions or opinions, because you b
to decide not to let something influence your actions or opinions, because you believe it is unimportant, untrue, or not worth considering
The pilot disregarded the warning light and continued the landing.
Kwame's doctor told him to rest, but he disregarded the advice and returned to work.
pattern: disregard advice / warning / instruction
Diego disregarded the negative reviews and bought the car anyway.
The teacher asked the students not to disregard the homework deadline printed on the syllabus.
Clara disregarded her colleague's comment because she knew it was based on a misunderstanding.
- ignore
more general term, can be accidental or intentional; less formal
- overlook
usually unintentional — failing to notice something
- dismiss
to reject an idea or concern as unworthy of serious thought
- brush aside
informal — to refuse to listen to or consider something
文法句型
disregard + noun phrase
用法筆記
Stronger than 'ignore' — disregard implies a conscious decision to treat something as unimportant, not just a failure to notice. Often used in professional, legal, or formal contexts.