disregard
gb/dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑɹd/ us/dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑɹd/
B2
English
~ 7900
figyelmen kívül hagy, semmibe vesz, figyelmen kívül hagyás, semmibevétel
VERB
B2
1
Usage pattern:
to disregard [something]
The company chose to disregard the consultant's advice and continued with its original plan.
A vállalat úgy döntött, hogy figyelmen kívül hagyja a tanácsadó javaslatát, és kitart az eredeti terve mellett.
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving through the flooded road.
Figyelmen kívül hagyta a figyelmeztető táblákat, és továbbhajtott az elöntött úton.
The committee cannot simply disregard the data because it does not fit their expectations.
Please disregard my last email; I sent it before checking the latest figures.
The judge instructed the jury to disregard the lawyer's last comment.
Learner examples
She disregarded her friend's advice and went alone.
Figyelmen kívül hagyta a barátja tanácsát, és egyedül ment el.
Please disregard the first message; it was a mistake.
Kérem, hagyja figyelmen kívül az első üzenetet; tévedés volt.
He disregarded the noise and kept working.
The students disregarded the teacher's warning.
They disregarded the sign that said "Do Not Enter."
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"disregard about something"* (✗). Use *"disregard something"* with no preposition: *"He disregarded the rules"*, not *"He disregarded about the rules"*. Many learners also overuse "ignore"; "disregard" is more formal and is common in writing, instructions, and official speech.
Meaning
to ignore information or advice
Collocations
disregard advice
|disregard a warning
|disregard the evidence
|disregard instructions
|completely disregard
|disregard the fact that
Synonyms
ignore (Most common general verb; slightly less formal than "disregard".)
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overlook (Often suggests not noticing, while "disregard" suggests a more deliberate choice.)
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discount (Common in discussion or analysis; means to treat something as unimportant or not true.)
Antonyms
consider (Focuses on thinking carefully about something instead of ignoring it.)
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heed (Means to pay attention to and follow advice or warnings, the opposite of disregarding them.)
Themes
communication
|thinking
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To choose not to listen to or think about information, advice, or warnings.
To pay no attention to something, especially information, advice, comments, or warnings.
VERB
C1
2
semmibe vesz
B2
Usage pattern:
to disregard [rules/rights/feelings]
The company was fined for disregarding environmental regulations.
A vállalatot megbírságolták, mert semmibe vette a környezetvédelmi előírásokat.
He has repeatedly disregarded court orders and may now face jail time.
Többször is semmibe vette a bírósági végzéseket, ezért most börtönbüntetésre számíthat.
By speeding through the school zone, she showed a reckless disregard for children's safety.
The new policy blatantly disregards the needs of disabled passengers.
Leaders who disregard basic human rights eventually lose the trust of the international community.
Learner examples
They disregarded the safety rules at the factory.
Semmibe vették a gyárban érvényes biztonsági szabályokat.
He disregarded his wife's feelings and made the decision alone.
Semmibe vette a felesége érzéseit, és egyedül hozta meg a döntést.
The driver disregarded the traffic laws and was stopped by the police.
The company disregarded workers' rights for many years.
We must not disregard the safety of our children.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "disregard" where "hate" or "be rude to" is better. "Disregard" in this sense is about not caring about rules, rights, or feelings, not about actively insulting someone. Also, do not say *"disregard to safety"* (✗); say *"disregard safety"* or *"disregard for safety"* (✓).
Meaning
to show no respect for rules/rights
Collocations
disregard safety regulations
|disregard human rights
|disregard others' feelings
|blatantly disregard
|recklessly disregard
|disregard the law
Synonyms
flout (Stresses open, often proud disobedience of rules or laws.)
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violate (Stronger and more legal; focuses on breaking laws or rights rather than just not respecting them.)
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disrespect (Focuses more on attitude than on specific rules or legal duties.)
Antonyms
respect (Means to value and be careful of rules, rights, or feelings rather than ignoring them.)
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observe (Formal; means to follow or obey rules, laws, or customs instead of disregarding them.)
Themes
law
|social behavior
|ethics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To act as if rules, laws, or people's rights and feelings are not important.
To treat rules, laws, rights, or other people's feelings as unimportant, often by acting against them.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
disregard of [something]
His disregard of the safety guidelines put the whole team at risk.
Azzal, hogy figyelmen kívül hagyta a biztonsági irányelveket, az egész csapatot veszélybe sodorta.
The report shows a clear disregard of the data collected over the past year.
A jelentés azt mutatja, hogy egyértelműen figyelmen kívül hagyták az elmúlt évben gyűjtött adatokat.
Such disregard of basic procedures can seriously damage the company.
Her apparent disregard of the schedule caused frustration among the organizers.
The manager's disregard of our complaints made staff feel powerless.
Learner examples
His disregard of my advice made me sad.
Elszomorított, hogy figyelmen kívül hagyta a tanácsomat.
The teacher was angry about the students' disregard of the rules.
A tanár dühös volt, amiért a diákok figyelmen kívül hagyták a szabályokat.
Their disregard of the plan caused many problems.
We cannot accept this disregard of our instructions.
The accident happened because of disregard of the warning signs.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse the noun "disregard" with the preposition "regardless of". "Disregard" is a noun (or verb), e.g. *"his disregard of the rules"*, while "regardless of" is used before a noun phrase, e.g. *"regardless of the rules"*.
Meaning
the act of ignoring something
Collocations
disregard of the facts
|disregard of instructions
|in total disregard of
|casual disregard of
|apparent disregard of
Synonyms
neglect (Can mean not giving enough attention; sometimes suggests carelessness rather than a choice.)
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inattention (Focuses more on not paying attention, often without strong moral judgment.)
Antonyms
attention (The opposite state of actively noticing and considering something.)
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regard (In this context, means attention or consideration, the opposite of disregard.)
Themes
communication
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A situation where someone does not listen to or think about information, advice, or instructions.
The act or state of not paying attention to something, especially information, advice, or instructions.
NOUN
C1
4
semmibevétel
C1
Usage pattern:
disregard for [rules/rights/safety]
The driver showed a reckless disregard for the speed limit.
A sofőr vakmerően semmibe vette a sebességkorlátozást.
Such blatant disregard for the law cannot be tolerated.
A törvény ilyen kirívó semmibevételét nem lehet eltűrni.
The report accuses the company of callous disregard for workers' health.
His complete disregard for other people's time made him very difficult to work with.
The decision reflects a disturbing disregard for basic human rights.
Learner examples
He has a complete disregard for other people.
Teljesen semmibe veszi a többi embert.
The company showed disregard for worker safety.
A vállalat semmibe vette a dolgozók biztonságát.
Their actions show disregard for the law.
She drove with reckless disregard for the speed limit.
This plan shows disregard for the needs of poor families.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes write *"disregard of safety"* where native speakers more often say *"disregard for safety"* when they want to express lack of concern. Use *"disregard of"* for the simple act of ignoring something, and *"disregard for"* when you mean lack of respect or care.
Meaning
lack of respect or concern
Collocations
reckless disregard for safety
|callous disregard for human life
|blatant disregard for the law
|complete disregard for others
|total disregard for authority
|sheer disregard for the rules
Synonyms
contempt (Stronger; adds a feeling of strong dislike or scorn, not just lack of concern.)
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indifference (Focuses more on not caring; may sound less morally charged than "disregard" in some contexts.)
Antonyms
respect (Emphasizes valuing and caring about rules, laws, or people.)
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concern (Focuses on caring about others' safety or feelings.)
Themes
law
|ethics
|social behavior
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A way of thinking or acting that shows you do not care about rules, laws, or other people.
A lack of respect or concern for rules, laws, rights, or the safety and feelings of others.
Grammar
Dictionary form
disregard
IPA
GB/dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑɹd/
US/dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑɹd/
Syllables & stress
dis - reg - ard (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ard)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: disregard
- Plural: disregard
Verb
- Base: disregard
- 3rd Person Singular: disregards
- Present Participle: disregarding
- Past: disregarded
Word family
Forms
disregards
verb
disregarding
verb
disregarded
verb
Core family
regard
verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
regardless
adverb B1
Expressions
in disregard of
1/ˈɪn dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑɹd əv/
fixed phrase
formal
doing something while ignoring rules
Used to say that someone does something even though a rule, order, or fact says they should not.
Examples
- The company built the factory in disregard of local zoning laws.
- He acted in disregard of the court's clear instructions.
- The protest went ahead in disregard of the official ban.
with complete disregard for
1/wˈɪθ kəmplˈit dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑɹd fɚ/
fixed phrase
acting without caring about something
Used to say that someone does something while not caring at all about rules, safety, or other people.
Examples
- He drove through the red light with complete disregard for other road users.
- They cut costs with complete disregard for the quality of the product.
- The film shows soldiers fighting with complete disregard for their own lives.
with reckless disregard for
1/wˈɪθ ɹˈɛkləs dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑɹd fɚ/
fixed phrase
acting dangerously without caring
Used to say that someone does something in a very dangerous way and does not care about the risk or harm.
Examples
- The pilot flew low over the city with reckless disregard for public safety.
- The company marketed the drug with reckless disregard for the possible side effects.
- He invested all his savings with reckless disregard for the risks.