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disrespect

[ dis-ri-spekt ]

noun

  1. lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.

    Synonyms: , ,



verb (used with object)

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

disrespect

/ ˌɪɪˈɛ /

noun

  1. contempt; rudeness
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to show lack of respect for
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ徱ˈ𳦳ٴڳܱԱ, noun
  • ˌ徱ˈ𳦳ٴڳܱ, adjective
  • ˌ徱ˈ𳦳ٴڳܱly, 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

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The right's lawyer argued that censoring these books wasn't about disrespecting queer people, but protecting "children's innocence."

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The initial response did seem promising, answering, "Treating migrants with disrespect, or denying their fundamental rights, is a grave offense."

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"This is no disrespect to Saka or Odegaard, but they couldn't do what Rice did because I don't think they can kick the ball hard enough."

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"I was expecting around this time to feel excited or even nervous, but now mostly I just feel angry and disrespected," she said.

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"I'm just not at that stage in my life where I'm going to accept people trying to bully you or antagonise me or try to do things that show total disrespect."

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