Basic Details
Word: Disregarding
Part of Speech: Verb (present participle)
Meaning: Not paying attention to something; ignoring.
Synonyms: Ignoring, neglecting, overlooking, dismissing
Antonyms: Noticing, respecting, heeding, considering
Idioms and Phrases
- Disregard for the rules: Not following important guidelines or laws. Example: "His disregard for the rules led to serious consequences on the field."
- Turn a blind eye: To ignore something that one knows about. Example: "Even though the sign said no parking, many drivers turned a blind eye."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Disregarding the teacher's instructions, the students continued to chat during the lesson.
Example 2: The dog was disregarding the command to sit and was instead chasing a butterfly.
Example 3: She decided to disregard her fears and try out for the school play.
Fun Fact
The word "disregard" comes from the Latin word "regardare," where "re-" means back and "guard" means to watch over. When we add "dis-" to it, it suggests that someone is turning away from watching or noticing something.
Famous Quote
"It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?" Henry David Thoreau - This quote relates to "disregarding" because it reminds us to pay attention to what we focus on rather than just being busy.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disregarding" mean?
a) Paying close attention
b) Not paying attention
c) Asking questions
d) Following instructions
Answer: b) Not paying attention
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disregarding"?
a) Noticing
b) Ignoring
c) Following
d) Considering
Answer: b) Ignoring
3. Which word is an antonym of "disregarding"?
a) Neglecting
b) Overlooking
c) Respecting
d) Dismissing
Answer: c) Respecting
4. Which sentence uses "disregarding" correctly?
a) He was disregarding his homework while playing outside.
b) She was disregarding her favourite book.
c) They were disregarding the flowers in the garden carefully.
d) The child was disregarding his birthday cake by eating vegetables.
Answer: a) He was disregarding his homework while playing outside.
5. What does "turn a blind eye" mean in relation to "disregarding"?
a) Follow the rules
b) Ignore something intentionally
c) Listen carefully
d) Notice everything
Answer: b) Ignore something intentionally
