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- DictionaryDis·re·spect·ful/ˌdisrəˈspek(t)f(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite: "a deeply disrespectful attitude toward women"
The meaning of DISRESPECT is to lack special regard or respect for : to have disrespect for. How to use disrespect in a sentence. to lack special regard or respect for : to have disrespect for; to show or express disrespect or contempt for : insult, dis…
Disrespectful definition: characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem. See examples of DISRESPECTFUL used in a sentence.
Definitions of disrespectful. adjective. exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous. “remarks disrespectful of the law”. “ disrespectful in the presence of his parents”. “ disrespectful toward his teacher”. synonyms: discourteous. showing no courtesy; rude.
adjective. uk / ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt.f ə l / us / ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt.f ə l / Add to word list. C2. lacking respect: disrespectful behaviour. They were angered by what they perceived as disrespectful comments. Synonyms. cheeky UK. fresh (NOT POLITE) mainly US informal. impertinent. impudent. insolent. See. disrespect. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
noun. a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous. synonyms: contempt. see more. noun. a disrespectful mental attitude. see more. verb. show a lack of respect for. see more. verb. have little or no respect for; hold in contempt. synonyms: disesteem. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˌˈdɪsrəˌspɛkt/ UK. /dɪsrəˈspɛkt/ Cite this entry. Style:
verb [ T ] uk / ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt / us / ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt / informal. to speak or behave rudely to someone, or to show someone no respect: I don't want anyone disrespecting my son. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of disrespect from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
Disrespect definition: lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.. See examples of DISRESPECT used in a sentence.