disrespectful

[ dis-ri-spekt-fuhl ]

/ ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt fəl /

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adjective

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

Nearby words

disreputable, disreputation, disrepute, disrespect, disrespectable, disrespectful, disrobe, disroot, disrupt, disruption, disruptive

Origin of disrespectful

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

SYNONYMS FOR disrespectful

impolite, rude, impertinent, irreverent.

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Related forms

dis·re·spect·ful·ly, adverbdis·re·spect·ful·ness, noun

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for disrespectful

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