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

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

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m a little taller, my arms are longer. The difference is minimal. So when they said, ‘Canelo is huge,’ it seemed disrespectful to me.

From Los Angeles Times

"Doing so is disrespectful to dedicated professionals, and not in the best interests of schools, pupils or parents."

From BBC

But then I don’t want to be disrespectful to the shows because I’m being ignorant for maybe not knowing these shows.

From Los Angeles Times

"To say it was Northern Ireland who just played like that, I feel that's a bit disrespectful."

From BBC

Related Words

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