disrespect
noun
lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
disrespected
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past participleof disrespect.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof disrespect.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
Example Sentences
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It does not care whether it was hidden or disrespected, whether you craved it or merely added it, whether the broccoli arrived under a glossy blanket of cheese.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
“It’s disappointing in that regard, to feel disrespected a little bit,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
A second crisis hit Flavio's campaign when his stepmother, Michelle Bolsonaro, posted an Instagram video saying he had "disrespected me and mistreated me ... he said I didn't understand anything about politics."
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
“I’ve always felt very loved by the people of Mexico. I’ve never disrespected anyone,” he said during an interview with “Simplemente Fútbol.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Pong thought about how he’d demanded his freedom, how he’d disrespected his teacher.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
