disrespect

American  

[dis-ri-spekt] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt /

noun

1. lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.

   Synonyms:

   irreverence , disregard , contempt

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verb (used with object)

1. to regard or treat without respect; regard or treat with contempt or rudeness.

disrespect British  

/ ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt /

noun

1. contempt; rudeness

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verb

1. (tr) to show lack of respect for

Other Word Forms

• disrespectful adjective
• disrespectfully adverb
• disrespectfulness noun

Etymology

Origin of disrespect

First recorded in 1605–15; dis- ¹ + respect

Example Sentences

“Jaylen Clark told everyone on my team, ‘No disrespect to any of you guys, but if you get to the NBA, nobody’s going to run a play for any one of you,’” Cronin said.

From Los Angeles Times

And the more Sue disrespects the week on/week off balance, the more Elisabeth will suffer varicose veins, thinning, graying hair, sagging breasts, and other indignities of aging.

From Salon

He was asked about the confrontation in June when he felt disrespected by Dubois and threatened to throw a chair across the champion's face.

From BBC

There was a confrontation back in June where Joshua felt Dubois was disrespecting him.

From BBC

She added that she wanted to remind voters of Trump’s “disrespect for women” ahead of November’s presidential election.

From Salon

Related Words

• contempt