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

The radio host added: “Just because you have a disability does not mean we will tolerate the disrespect.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Don’t lie. Don’t disobey. Don’t disrespect your mother,” he has ranted.

From Salon

When I read the AI-generated response, I felt disrespected and ended the correspondence.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Nursing staff will not tolerate the disrespect of other years, when we were bottom of the pile," added Ranger.

From BBC

“What did I tell you about disrespecting my boys?”

From Literature

Related Words

• contempt