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disrespect

[ dis-ri-spekt ]

noun

  1. lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.

    Synonyms: irreverence, disregard, contempt



verb (used with object)

  1. to regard or treat without respect; regard or treat with contempt or rudeness.

disrespect

/ ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt /

noun

  1. contempt; rudeness


verb

  1. tr to show lack of respect for

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Derived Forms

  • ˌdisreˈspectfulness, noun
  • ˌdisreˈspectful, adjective
  • ˌdisreˈspectfully, adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of disrespect1

First recorded in 1605–15; dis- 1 + respect

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Example Sentences

And the law can easily be used as a political tool to punish any disrespect of the state.

Over a decade, his teaching often took place in an atmosphere of what one cadet called “wanton disrespect.”

And with no disrespect, we were like, “We promise you this will make these characters more interesting.”

No disrespect to Ben Affleck, but 2014 is the year of David Oyelowo.

The failure to fly a flag at half mast was widely interpreted as an expression of disrespect.

I would not appear to dictate, but do you not fear Mr. Purcell may construe your non-attendance into disrespect to himself?

True, there were thousands of people who practised a little of this and a little of that, but Art would endure no such disrespect.

She had been my father's wife, and the sacredness of his name shielded her from disrespect.

I do not wish to speak with any disrespect of yours, however fantastic.

Asking your pardon, but I don't mean it any way out of disrespect.

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