ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 01648 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
disregard
v.
US/ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
UK/ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/
CSAT Frequency68/100
TOEIC Frequency62/100
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Meanings of disregard
1verb
To deliberately ignore or pay no attention to something or someone.
He disregarded the warning signs and continued driving recklessly.
He disregarded the warning signs and continued driving recklessly.
The company disregarded safety regulations in pursuit of profit.
The company disregarded safety regulations in pursuit of profit.
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Derivatives of disregard
disregardful
disregardful (adjective)
A disregardful attitude toward others' feelings can damage relationships.
A disregardful attitude toward others' feelings can damage relationships.
disregarding
disregarding (preposition/verb form)
Disregarding the cost, she decided to buy the property anyway.
Disregarding the cost, she decided to buy the property anyway.
disregarded
disregarded (past participle)
The judge disregarded the defendant's previous testimony.
The judge disregarded the defendant's previous testimony.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of disregard
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Common Phrases with disregard
disregard for safetydisregard for safety
disregard the rulesdisregard the rules
complete disregardcomplete disregard
disregard advicedisregard advice
flagrant disregardflagrant disregard
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Practice Question: disregard
Choose the best word for the blank
The manager's ___ of employee concerns has led to low morale in the department.
- A disregard
- B disregards
- C disregarding
- D disregarded
The noun form 'disregard' (without -s or -ing) is needed after the possessive 'manager's' to complete the noun phrase.