B2nounformallawsociety
US/ˌdɪs.rɪˈɡɑːrd/
UK/ˌdɪs.rɪˈɡɑːd/
a lack of attention or respect for something that should be taken seriously
In context
The driver showed complete disregard for the safety of other people.
His disregard of the rules finally cost him his job.
She acted with total disregard for her own health.
Words that go with disregard
adjective + noun
- total disregardThe factory dumped waste with total disregard for the river.
- complete disregardThe report showed complete disregard for safety rules.
- blatant disregardThis is a blatant disregard of the law.
- flagrant disregardThey acted in flagrant disregard of the court order.
noun + preposition
- disregard forHis disregard for other people's feelings upset everyone.
verb + noun
- show disregardManagers who show disregard for staff lose their trust.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
disregard to the rulesCorrect: disregard for the rules