disrespectfulness

dis·re·spect·ful

[dis-ri-spekt-fuhl]
adjective
characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.

Origin:
1670–80; dis-1 + respectful

dis·re·spect·ful·ly, adverb
dis·re·spect·ful·ness, noun


impolite, rude, impertinent, irreverent.
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disrespect (ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  contempt; rudeness
 
vb
2.  (tr) to show lack of respect for
 
disre'spectful
 
adj
 
disre'spectfully
 
adv
 
disre'spectfulness
 
n

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Disrespectfulness is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
disrespect (ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  contempt; rudeness
 
vb
2.  (tr) to show lack of respect for
 
disre'spectful
 
adj
 
disre'spectfully
 
adv
 
disre'spectfulness
 
n

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disrespectful
1670s, from disrespect + -ful.
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