Synonyms of regarding

regarding 1 of 3

adjective

as in mindful

Related Words

• mindful
• wary
• vigilant
• watchful
• cautious
• circumspect
• responsible
• heeding
• observant
• thinking
• regardful
• chary
• guarded
• heedful
• alert
• meticulous
• painstaking
• punctilious
• gingerly
• forethoughtful
• careful
• provident
• foresighted
• interested
• concerned
• thoughtful
• conscientious
• nonnegligent
• attentive

Dissimilar Words

• careless
• negligent
• lax
• remiss
• slack
• lazy
• neglectful
• neglecting
• wild
• reckless
• irresponsible
• derelict
• heedless
• incautious
• disregardful
• unguarded
• unwary

regarding

2 of 3

preposition

ri-ˈgär-diŋ 

as in concerning

having to do with

wanted to talk to the company's vice president regarding a new product line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concerning
• about
• toward
• on
• of
• respecting
• with regard to
• in regard to
• with respect to
• touching
• as for
• as regards
• in view of
• in respect to
• as to
• as far as
• apropos
• apropos of
• over

regarding

3 of 3

verb

present participle of regard

1

as in noticing

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes

she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged

Synonyms & Similar Words

• noticing
• seeing
• spotting
• eyeing
• noting
• remarking
• viewing
• looking (at)
• observing
• perceiving
• watching
• witnessing
• discerning
• sighting
• distinguishing
• spying
• considering
• catching
• beholding
• identifying
• espying
• descrying
• getting a load of
• setting eyes on
• laying eyes on
• examining
• picking out
• studying
• marking
• attending (to)
• surveying
• heeding
• scrutinizing
• inspecting
• making out
• scanning
• glancing (at)
• peering (at)
• minding
• picking up
• glimpsing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• disregarding
• neglecting
• passing over
• missing
• overlooking
• overpassing

2

as in following

to take notice of and be guided by

as a traveler, you should regard the laws and customs of whatever country you are visiting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• following
• noting
• respecting
• considering
• observing
• listening (to)
• obeying
• watching
• heeding
• contemplating
• pondering
• weighing
• keeping
• hearing
• conforming (to)
• minding
• mulling
• complying (with)
• noticing
• seeing
• attending (to)
• marking
• harking (to)
• hearkening (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• disregarding
• dismissing
• neglecting
• tuning out
• discounting
• brushing (aside or off)
• passing over
• scorning
• glossing (over)
• shrugging off
• flouting
• defying
• pooh-poohing
• glozing (over)
• snubbing
• slighting

3

as in considering

to think of in a particular way

I wouldn't regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety

Synonyms & Similar Words

• considering
• calling
• viewing
• counting
• believing
• accounting
• looking (on or upon)
• thinking
• rating
• feeling
• holding
• taking for
• setting down
• imagining
• sensing
• esteeming
• deeming
• reckoning
• conceiving
• fancying

4

as in respecting

to think very highly or favorably of

an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respecting
• admiring
• appreciating
• considering
• praising
• commending
• liking
• loving
• enjoying
• approving
• valuing
• crediting
• esteeming
• complimenting
• venerating
• applauding
• acclaiming
• favoring
• reverencing
• revering
• drinking (in)
• relishing
• adoring
• reveling (in)
• delighting (in)
• setting store by
• savoring
• grooving (on)
• fancying
• accrediting
• worshipping
• idolizing
• doting (on)
• digging
• canonizing
• cherishing
• hallowing
• treasuring
• prizing
• deifying
• adulating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hating
• despising
• detesting
• loathing
• abhorring
• disregarding
• dismissing
• condemning
• discounting
• decrying
• deploring
• disapproving
• disliking
• abominating
• disdaining
• frowning (on or upon)
• execrating
• scorning
• vilifying
• disfavoring
• discountenancing
• kissing off

5

as in anticipating

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)

the judges regard the amount of effort and energy you put into the project in evaluating it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• considering
• anticipating
• allowing (for)
• providing (for)
• adjusting
• taking into account
• contemplating
• taking account of
• facing
• expecting
• factoring (in or into)
• adapting
• reckoning with
• planning
• foreseeing
• figuring on
• conditioning
• accommodating
• presuming
• calculating
• envisaging
• assuming
• presupposing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disregarding
• discounting
• factoring (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regarding

Preposition

Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions. —Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025

Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations? —James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025

The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National. —Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025

Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

This was encapsulated by Belichick’s response about why fans should be optimistic regarding next season. —Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023

The feedback was good regarding Sanders coming out of summer workouts. —Matt Zenitz | [e-mail], al, 8 Aug. 2019

Verb

Encinitas began its current effort to amend its regulations regarding short-term rentals — places that are typically rented for less than 30 days — in 2021. —Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

What stands out, in fact, is not Himelfarb’s illumination of the mechanics of chess but his insights regarding the psychologies of people. —Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell made some comments Monday regarding MLB’s ‘two-way player’ rule, which currently only applies to the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani. —Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026

One issue regarding gun ownership and possession deals with the gun rights of 18-to 20-year-olds. —Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026

There have been many war games conducted regarding the Middle East over the last several decades. —Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026

There wasn’t a team in the league that showed significant interest in trading a 2027 first-round pick through the opening two nights, an indication of the shortage of difference-makers in this class and the snowballing intrigue regarding the 2027 crop of quarterbacks. —Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

Anyone with information regarding Bristy’s whereabouts is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office as 813-247-8200. —Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026

Anyone with information regarding her disappearance is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. —Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026