avajñā 1

ava-√jñā -jānāti (ind. p. -jñaya

• perf. Pass. -jajñle Bhaṭṭ.) to disesteem, have a low opinion of, despise, treat with contempt MBh. &c

• to excel Kāvyâd

avajñā 2

ava-jñā f. contempt, disesteem, disrespect (with loc. or gen.)

• (ayā), instr. ind. with disregard, indifferently Kathās. (cf. sâvājñam.)