disrespectful

[dis-ri-spekt-fuhl]

adjective

1. characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem.

   a disrespectful remark about teachers.

   Synonyms: irreverent, impertinent, rude, impolite

Other Word Forms

• disrespectfully adverb
• disrespectfulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disrespectful¹

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

Example Sentences

That's disrespectful to us as players because we worked hard, we tried.

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The environment ministry said African Parks had displayed an arrogant and disrespectful attitude towards the government, failing to co-operate fully with authorities.

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“It was disrespectful, inappropriate, and not representative of who we are as the PGA of America or as PGA of America golf professionals. We condemn that behavior unequivocally.”

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On Thursday, the Long Beach Unified School District said it does not “condone conduct that is disrespectful, discriminatory, or harmful.”

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“You’re disrespectful, don’t do that. Do you see women asking those types of questions to me?”

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Related Words

• blasphemous 
• contemptuous 
• flippant 
• impolite 
• profane 
• sacrilegious