1. Ignoring or refusing to pay attention to a request, plea, or appeal; treating someone's appeal with contempt or indifference
Disregarding the appeal of the citizens, the government moved forward with the controversial project.
Desprezando o apelo dos cidadãos, o governo prosseguiu com o projeto controverso.
2. Showing disdain or contempt by rejecting or dismissing an urgent request or plea
He continued working, despising the appeal for help from his colleagues.
Ele continuou trabalhando, desprezando o apelo de ajuda dos seus colegas.