disrespect

[ dis-ri-spekt ]

noun

1. lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.

   Synonyms: irreverence, disregard, contempt

verb (used with object)

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

disrespect

/ ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt /

noun

1. contempt; rudeness

verb

1. tr to show lack of respect for

Derived Forms

• ˌdisreˈspectful, adjective
• ˌdisreˈspectfully, adverb
• ˌdisreˈspectfulness, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disrespect¹

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

Example Sentences

In a statement, Brazilian police officials say Cabrera faces charges of assault, theft, illegal intimidation and repeated disrespect to authorities in Argentina.

From Washington Post

The approach to training camp, showing up the way he did, the antics off the court, the disrespect started way before.

From Washington Post

I mean no disrespect when I say that, just that there’s nothing as jarring as a stranger — any stranger — in the bed first thing in the morning.

From Washington Post

This is a tragedy, because in the end, it will create disrespect for the court.

From Fortune

Research has repeatedly shown the mental harm that these icons inflict on Indigenous people, and tribal leaders continue to speak out against teams’ disrespect and appropriation.

From FiveThirtyEight

And the law can easily be used as a political tool to punish any disrespect of the state.

From The Daily Beast

Over a decade, his teaching often took place in an atmosphere of what one cadet called “wanton disrespect.”

From The Daily Beast

And with no disrespect, we were like, “We promise you this will make these characters more interesting.”

From The Daily Beast

No disrespect to Ben Affleck, but 2014 is the year of David Oyelowo.

From The Daily Beast

The failure to fly a flag at half mast was widely interpreted as an expression of disrespect.

From The Daily Beast

I would not appear to dictate, but do you not fear Mr. Purcell may construe your non-attendance into disrespect to himself?

From Project Gutenberg

True, there were thousands of people who practised a little of this and a little of that, but Art would endure no such disrespect.

From Project Gutenberg

She had been my father's wife, and the sacredness of his name shielded her from disrespect.

From Project Gutenberg

I do not wish to speak with any disrespect of yours, however fantastic.

From Project Gutenberg

Asking your pardon, but I don't mean it any way out of disrespect.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• contempt