Synonyms

disrespectful

American

[dis-ri-spekt-fuhl] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt fəl /

adjective

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

Etymology

Origin of disrespectful

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

Example Sentences

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"To call past players 'has-beens' was disrespectful especially as some of those 'has-beens' played in teams that won the Ashes in England and Australia," said Boycott.

From Barron's

But he said the treatment of people who have been living “good lives” in the U.S. for many years was “extremely disrespectful.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who serves as leader of the government in the senate, condemned it as "disrespectful".

From BBC

He added that "it's unfair and it's disrespectful to the members of the board to say that because they feel strongly about something, that somehow it's to do with their history".

From BBC

Unauthorized deepfakes of celebrities, dead figures and copyrighted characters began circulating quickly, including videos of Robin Williams, Michael Jackson and Martin Luther King Jr. in what the company called “disrespectful depictions of Dr. King’s image.”

From Los Angeles Times

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