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

Raleigh said after the Arozarena snub that he meant no disrespect to his teammate and that he’s simply trying to put on a game face for an international competition.

From The Wall Street Journal

Give him his due and cut out the disrespect!

From Los Angeles Times

“And it’s kind of messed up. All those free throws? No disrespect, but it didn’t feel earned.”

From Los Angeles Times

"It shows absolute disrespect for the court, the jury and this entire process," said Judge Subramanian in court on Monday.

From BBC

Brooklyn also said Nicola had been "consistently disrespected by my family", and that his father had refused to see him when the pair travelled to visit for his birthday.

From BBC

Related Words

• contempt