noun
having no thought for; not caring about; without regard for
Often used as 〜に (adverbially) to mean doing something without consideration for others or circumstances. Can imply indifference or lack of concern.
彼は周りにお構いなしに大声で話す。
He talks loudly without regard for those around him.
時間にお構いなしで、夜
Without caring about the time, he continued working late into the night.
noun
Similar to sense 1 but emphasizes ignoring or overlooking something, often rules or conventions. Can be used in contexts where someone deliberately pays no attention.
彼は規則にお構いなしに自分のやり方で進めた。
He proceeded in his own way, disregarding the rules.
noun
acquittal (Edo-period court); being found not guilty
Archaic legal term from the Edo period. Not used in modern Japanese.
江戸時代の裁判でお構いなしとなった記録が残っている。
There are records of acquittals in Edo-period courts.