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disrespectful
[ dis-ri-spekt-fuhl ]
/ ËdÉȘs rÉȘËspÉkt fÉl /
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adjective
characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.
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Origin of disrespectful
First recorded in 1670â80; dis-1 + respectful
OTHER WORDS FROM disrespectful
dis·re·spect·ful·ly, adverbdis·re·spect·ful·ness, nounWords nearby disrespectful
disreputable, disreputation, disrepute, disrespect, disrespectable, disrespectful, disrobe, disroot, disrupt, disruption, disruptive
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