Definitions
- Referring to the act of ignoring or neglecting someone or something. - Talking about the lack of consideration or respect towards someone or something. - Describing the act of not taking into account someone's opinion or feelings.
- Referring to the act of paying no attention or ignoring something. - Talking about the lack of concern or interest towards someone or something. - Describing the act of not following rules or instructions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of ignoring or neglecting something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a lack of respect or consideration towards someone or something.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Disconsider is less common and more formal than disregard.
- 2Connotation: Disconsider has a more negative connotation than disregard, implying intentional disrespect or neglect.
- 3Form: Disconsider is a compound word, while disregard is a single word.
- 4Frequency: Disregard is more commonly used in everyday language than disconsider.
Remember this!
Disconsider and disregard are synonyms that both refer to the act of ignoring or neglecting something. However, disconsider is less common and more formal, with a more negative connotation implying intentional disrespect or neglect. On the other hand, disregard is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language, with a less severe connotation.
