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Opposite of attention to or concern for something
“In many walks of life, inattention to detail is a prescription for failure.”
Opposite of respect, liking or affection
“The Countess Westarp had earned the disfavor of her socially prominent family by becoming an art student.”
Opposite of a brief or hurried look
Opposite of judiciousness in the manner in which one thinks before acting or speaking
“Time and time again, it has been proven that the injudiciousness of your actions has led to the unnecessary damage of public property.”
Opposite of a quick, furtive or casual look
“Caroline merely tucked a curl behind her ear and withered him with a stare she had studied from Margaret Thatcher until he wilted completely.”
Opposite of the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
“As the grumpy old gentleman spat on the ground, the look of disgust on the woman's face was palpable.”
Opposite of one's standing in the eyes of others
“You bring disrespect to the Gods when you fight in their place of worship.”
Opposite of a steady, intent look
“She reacted with a sudden intake of breath, a lurch of her heart, and a blinking of her eyes.”
Opposite of the characteristic of being respectful
(archaic) Opposite of the reputation of someone or something
Opposite of denoting a strong feeling of emotional attachment
“He struggled with feelings of scorn and resentment towards his father who had neglected him during his childhood.”
Opposite of the observing of, or adhering to, a rule, law or custom
Opposite of a relation to something specified
“Given the unrelatedness to the theory of certain tacked-on variables, one must question whether these experiments search for a social psychological formulation.”
Opposite of to gaze at steadily in a particular way
“She would disregard him when he attempted to buy her a drink.”
Opposite of to consider or think of in a specified way
“Based on available evidence, we can dismiss his involvement in the crime.”
Opposite of to take notice of
“He believes he's helping humanity, and may well be oblivious to the shadowy forces seeking to exploit his technology for their own reasons.”
Opposite of to have something to do with
“My actions in this vein will have no bearing on my salvation.”
Opposite of to direct one's gaze
“Trying to remain inconspicuous, she would avert any passersby as she walked through the city.”
Opposite of to consider or regard somebody or something as
“We will disregard his status as a citizen of this country, and then prosecute him for treasonous activities against our nation.”
Opposite of to form an understanding or conclusion from something
Opposite of to classify as
“The US Fish and Wildlife Service will decide next month whether to declassify the bald eagle as a threatened species.”
Opposite of to consider
“I disregard any rigid or mechanical rule in policy-making.”
Opposite of respect and admire
Opposite of to be related, applicable or appropriate to
Opposite of to regard as an opinion
“As you freely allow that scoundrel to express his opinions, I can no longer sit idly by and withhold mine.”
Opposite of to have as a belief or opinion
“He and his employers refute accusations that his style of investigation constitutes entrapment.”
Opposite of to analyze or view in a certain way
“It is possible to misinterpret the worsening of symptoms as an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis.”
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