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disrespectable
[ dis-ri-spek-tuh-buhl ]
/ ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛk tə bəl /
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adjective
not respectable.
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Origin of disrespectable
First recorded in 1805–15; dis-1 + respectable
OTHER WORDS FROM disrespectable
dis·re·spect·a·bil·i·ty, nounWords nearby disrespectable
disrepair, disreputable, disreputation, disrepute, disrespect, disrespectable, disrespectful, disrobe, disroot, disrupt, disruption
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British Dictionary definitions for disrespectable
disrespectable
/ (ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktəbəl) /
adjective
unworthy of respect; not respectable
Derived forms of disrespectable
disrespectability, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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