The phrase "scant regard" refers to a minimal or insufficient level of attention, consideration, or respect given to someone or something. It suggests a dismissive or negligent attitude, indicating that the subject in question is not valued or prioritized. This term often implies a lack of thoroughness or care in one's approach or evaluation.
Her boss had scant regard for the employees opinions. Another great example sentence would be, she had scant regard for who she hurt with her lies.
Sadly, yes ! The human race continues its unabated march across this planet - with scant regard for the rights of any other species !
"Scant" is not a type of flour. "Scant" is a cooking term that means "almost" or "just slightly less than." A recipe would not call for "scant flour" but a "scant cup" or a "scant Tablespoon" of flour, meaning not quite a cup or not quite a Tablespoon.
A scant of sugar is a very small amount of sugar.
Driving wildly, with little regard for safety. Driving wildly, with little regard for safety.
Ricky lee Jones is a scant singer....
Barely amounting to as much as indicated - example: a scant two hours; a scant cupful. Having an inadequate or limited supply - example - (usually followed by of ): scant of breath.
A scant of oil is...not enough, or barely a sufficient amount.
We were scant of breath after the lengthy climb.
Scant milk means "milk just barely".
scant 3/8 cup sugar
Onions were scant at the grocer's, again.