disregard

Example Sentences

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It’s true he’s not in his right mind, but it’s just another instance of the casual disregard of the character’s moment-to-moment reality.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

And yes, all of this would be nitpicking, given the series’ gleeful disregard for verisimilitude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

"This was a case involving extraordinary negligence, a pure disregard for the most basic and fundamental medical duties," she added.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

His disregard for pain and his endless appetite for collisions and close-quarters combat earned him the nickname 'Mad Dog'.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

He did not forget the Barrow, nor the message of Gandalf; but something seemed to be compelling him to disregard all warnings, and he longed to yield.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien