I. |dis+ transitive verb
Etymology: dis- (I) + regard (v.)
1.
a. : to treat without fitting respect or attention
flouting convention and disregarding his own clerical position — Oscar Handlin
b. : to treat as unworthy of regard or notice
disregard the rudeness of an associate
disregarding with broad tolerance the aberrations of the youthful mind
2. : to give no thought to : pay no attention to
the artistic merit … was disregarded in a storm of protest against the use of nude figures — American Guide Series: Pennsylvania
disregarding for a moment the practical aspects of the case in order to discover the principle at work
Synonyms: see neglect
II. noun
Etymology: dis- (I) + regard (n.)
: the act of disregarding or the state of being disregarded ; especially : intentional slight or neglect
his flip disregard for the consequences of his actions — Arthur Knight
they acted with complete disregard of danger — Current Biography
treated his former friend with withering disregard