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disregards

|dis/re/gards|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑrdz/

🇬🇧

/ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːdz/

(disregard)

ignore

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'disregard' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and the word 'regard' from Old French 'regarder,' meaning 'to look at.'

Historical Evolution

'regarder' transformed into the Middle English word 'regarden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'regard.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to look at or consider,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to ignore or pay no attention to.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the action or state of disregarding or ignoring something.

His disregard for the rules was evident.

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Verb 1

to pay no attention to; ignore.

He disregards the warnings of his friends.

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Last updated: 2025/01/22 15:10