disrespectful

[ dis-ri-spekt-fuhl ]

/ ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt fəl /

characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.

Nearby words

First recorded in 1670–80; dis-¹ + respectful

SYNONYMS FOR disrespectful

Related formsdis·re·spect·ful·ly, adverbdis·re·spect·ful·ness, noun

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Malaysian politician says that including dogs in opening ceremony was 'disrespectful to Malaysia and Muslims'
Scottie Dogs At Games ‘Disrespectful’ To Muslims|Tom Sykes|July 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Predictably, the Chinese government lashed out and called the idea “disrespectful” and “provocative.”
Why China Hates This New D.C. Street Name|David Keyes|June 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One disrespectful chuckle and—well, people have disappeared for less.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un’s Game of Thrones|Kevin Bleyer|December 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Why, if Mandela is so beloved—the father of our nation—did so many people seem so disrespectful to his memory?
Rowdy Crowds At Mandela’s Memorial|Mark Gevisser|December 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST

I do not mean to be disrespectful, but Lewis was as disrespectful as could be when he was young and full of moxie.
Elizabeth Wurtzel: My Tea Party Mom Loves Al Jazeera America|Elizabeth Wurtzel|September 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I'd give anything never to have said a cross or disrespectful word to her.
Elsie's children|Martha Finley
Heaven forbid that I should be disrespectful to religion at any time of life, but then it was impossible to me.
A Beleaguered City|Mrs. Oliphant
You see they are set on mischief; they were disrespectful even unto you—this Moses.
Wit and Humor of the Bible|Marion D. Shutter
Sometimes we meet with a foreigner, and get answered by inarticulate yelling or disrespectful grins.
Rambles Beyond Railways;|Wilkie Collins
Really, Captain Whitmore, if you mean to encourage your daughter's disrespectful conduct to me, the sooner we part the better.
Mark Hurdlestone|Susanna Moodie

adj.

1670s; see dis- + respectful. Related: Disrespectfully.