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disrespectfulness
dis·re·spect·ful
/
ˌdɪs
rɪˈspɛkt
fəl
/
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dis-ri-
spekt
-f
uh
l
]
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adjective
characterized by, having, or showing
disrespect
; lacking courtesy or esteem:
a disrespectful remark about teachers.
Origin:
1670–80;
dis-
1
+
respectful
Related forms
dis·re·spect·ful·ly,
adverb
dis·re·spect·ful·ness,
noun
Synonyms
impolite, rude, impertinent, irreverent.
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disrespect
(ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt)
—
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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disrespect
(ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt)
—
n
1.
contempt; rudeness
—
vb
2.
(
tr
) to show lack of respect for
disre'spectful
—
adj
disre'spectfully
—
adv
disre'spectfulness
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
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Word Origin & History
disrespectful
1670s, from
disrespect
+
-ful
.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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