disregard
From Old French 'desregarder' (to look away from, to disdain), from 'des-' (expressing reversal or negation) + 'regarder' (to look at, to regard).
The noun 'disregard' refers to the act of not paying attention, not considering, or not showing proper respect or concern for something or someone. It implies a lack of care, often indicating that something was treated as unimportant or not worth heeding. This can be either a deliberate choice (「無視」 or 「軽視」) or a result of carelessness or negligence (「不注意」 or 「怠慢」). It is often used in more formal or serious contexts.
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- His complete disregard for safety rules led to the accident. — 彼の安全規則に対する完全な無視が事故につながった。
- The committee showed a surprising disregard for the public's opinion. — 委員会は世論に対して驚くほどの軽視を示した。
- Such a flagrant disregard of the law cannot be tolerated. — そのような法に対する露骨な無視は容認できない。
- The incident was a result of his utter disregard for instructions. — その出来事は、彼が指示を全く顧みなかったことによるものだった。
To 'disregard' means to pay no attention to something, to ignore it, or to treat it as unworthy of consideration or notice. It can involve intentionally choosing not to listen or consider (「無視する」, 「軽視する」), or simply failing to give something the attention it deserves, sometimes out of negligence (「顧みない」, 「気にしない」). While often formal, it can also be used in everyday commands or situations.
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| disregarded | disregarded | disregarding | disregards |
- Please disregard the previous email. — 以前のメールは無視してください。
- She chose to disregard his advice, much to her regret later. — 彼女は彼のアドバイスを無視することを選び、後で大いに後悔した。
- It's unwise to disregard the warning signs. — 警告の標識を軽視するのは賢明ではない。
- He tends to disregard the feelings of others when making decisions. — 彼は決断を下す際に、他人の感情を気にしない傾向がある。
- The court disregarded the new evidence due to its late submission. — 裁判所は、提出が遅れたため新たな証拠を顧みなかった。