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disrespect

American  
[dis-ri-spekt] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt /

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 British  
/ ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt /

noun

  1. contempt; rudeness

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verb

  1. (tr) to show lack of respect for

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Other Word Forms

  • disrespectful adjective
  • disrespectfully adverb
  • disrespectfulness noun

Etymology

Origin of disrespect

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

Example Sentences

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Raleigh said after the Arozarena snub that he meant no disrespect to his teammate and that he’s simply trying to put on a game face for an international competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The unions still accused him of fostering disrespect.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

"Of course, no disrespect or anything. Just, like, I could serve on the tee. I could do whatever. I decided to do this, so I thought it was the better option at this moment."

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

“Herschel, I ask mechilah from you for any disrespect this might cause you,” I whispered.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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