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

“Secretary Becerra never knew this word to be offensive and certainly he meant no disrespect to anyone,” said a campaign spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times

She says she "felt totally disrespected", when he refused to remove the section of video where she talked about her job.

From BBC

"I think the first couple of things that I said on the court were disrespectful. I don't like disrespecting people. That's not what I do."

From BBC

Rogers issued an apology and clarified that he meant no disrespect.

From Salon

He also alleged that his wife had been "disrespected" by his family and that she was not invited to his father's 50th birthday party.

From Barron's

Related Words

• contempt