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

But the Thai government said on Thursday that the statue's removal was "related to security considerations and area administration and not intended to disrespect any religion or beliefs".

From Barron's

You know what it feels like to be ignored, undervalued and disrespected, which will help you avoid treating people that way when you are in a position of authority.

From The Wall Street Journal

“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

No disrespect to Shakespeare, Tolstoy, or Moby-Dick is intended by this, for every poet knows it already.

From Literature

“First—and I mean no disrespect to her soothsaying abilities—but I feel it is far from certain that Madame Ionesco will truly be able to summon the shade of Edward Ashton. Do you agree?”

From Literature

Related Words

• contempt