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Disregard vs. Dismissive — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Disregard and Dismissive

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Definitions

Disregard

To pay no attention or heed to; ignore
We disregarded your advice.

Dismissive

Feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration
His dismissive attitude towards women left him isolated
Monetarist theory is dismissive of the need to control local spending

Disregard

To show no evidence of attention concerning (something)
Conduct that disregards risks to others.

Dismissive

Serving to dismiss.

Disregard

To treat without proper respect or attentiveness.
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Dismissive

Showing indifference or disregard
A dismissive shrug.

Disregard

Lack of thoughtful attention or due regard.

Dismissive

Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.

Disregard

The act or state of deliberately not paying attention or caring about; misregard.
The government's disregard for the needs of disabled people is outrageous.

Dismissive

Giving dismission.
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Disregard

(transitive) To ignore; pay no attention to.

Dismissive

Showing indifference or disregard;
A dismissive shrug

Disregard

Not to regard; to pay no heed to; to omit to take notice of; to neglect to observe; to slight as unworthy of regard or notice; as, to disregard the admonitions of conscience.
Studious of good, man disregarded fame.

Dismissive

Tending to dismiss or reject;
A dismissive gesture

Disregard

The act of disregarding, or the state of being disregarded; intentional neglect; omission of notice; want of attention; slight.
The disregard of experience.

Disregard

Lack of attention and due care

Disregard

Willful lack of care and attention

Disregard

Refuse to acknowledge;
She cut him dead at the meeting

Disregard

Bar from attention or consideration;
She dismissed his advances

Disregard

Give little or no attention to;
Disregard the errors

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