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