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

Chad's government had accused the organisation of failing to curb poaching, an arrogant and disrespectful attitude, and not co-operating fully with authorities.

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The company acknowledged the video generator had created "disrespectful" content about the civil rights campaigner.

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Speaking on BBC NI's coverage of the game in Germany, former Northern Ireland defender Stephen Craigan felt the description "was a bit disrespectful" to his old side.

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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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Related Words

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