What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disregard
Example
Please disregard my previous email, as I made a mistake. [disregard: verb]
Example
The company's disregard for safety regulations led to a serious accident. [disregard: noun]
ignore
Example
He chose to ignore her comments and continued with his presentation. [ignore: verb]
Example
The teacher's constant ignoring of the student's questions led to frustration. [ignoring: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ignore is more commonly used than disregard in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disregard and ignore?
Disregard is often used in more formal contexts, while ignore can be used in both formal and informal situations.
