disrespectful

[dis-ri-spekt-fuhl]

adjective

1. characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem.

   a disrespectful remark about teachers.

   Synonyms: irreverent, impertinent, rude, impolite

Other Word Forms

• disrespectfully adverb
• disrespectfulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disrespectful¹

First recorded in 1670–80; dis- ¹ + respectful

Example Sentences

“It was disrespectful, inappropriate, and not representative of who we are as the PGA of America or as PGA of America golf professionals. We condemn that behavior unequivocally.”

From Los Angeles Times

On Thursday, the Long Beach Unified School District said it does not “condone conduct that is disrespectful, discriminatory, or harmful.”

From Los Angeles Times

“You’re disrespectful, don’t do that. Do you see women asking those types of questions to me?”

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m a little taller, my arms are longer. The difference is minimal. So when they said, ‘Canelo is huge,’ it seemed disrespectful to me.

From Los Angeles Times

"Doing so is disrespectful to dedicated professionals, and not in the best interests of schools, pupils or parents."

From BBC

Related Words

• blasphemous 
• contemptuous 
• flippant 
• impolite 
• profane 
• sacrilegious