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disrespect
/ ˌɪɪˈɛ /
noun
- contempt; rudeness
verb
- tr to show lack of respect for
Derived Forms
- ˌ徱ˈٴڳܱԱ, noun
- ˌ徱ˈٴڳܱ, adjective
- ˌ徱ˈٴڳܱly, adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of disrespect1
Example Sentences
The right's lawyer argued that censoring these books wasn't about disrespecting queer people, but protecting "children's innocence."
The initial response did seem promising, answering, "Treating migrants with disrespect, or denying their fundamental rights, is a grave offense."
"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."
"I was expecting around this time to feel excited or even nervous, but now mostly I just feel angry and disrespected," she said.
"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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