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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Players denounced the bets as crass and disrespectful.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I think it’s time that we abandon this disrespectful word malinchista to refer to someone as a traitor to Mexico,” said Roberto Pineda, 61, a cafe owner who enjoyed the spectacle.

From Los Angeles Times

"Today I think was really a lot of disrespectful moments when they were screaming between my first and second serve. Like really loud, like just to make me make a mistake," she told reporters later.

From Barron's

"I think the first couple of things that I said on the court were disrespectful. I don't like disrespecting people. That's not what I do."

From BBC

The exuberance of the Filipino fans led to criticism from others, accusing them of being disrespectful by shouting out and cheering Parks' mistakes.

From BBC

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