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

Derived Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of disrespect¹

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

Example Sentences

“This is being done with no disrespect to His Majesty King Charles,” Johnson told the Canadian Press.

From BBC

Nonetheless she told the BBC she felt "anger and sadness" that her father's grave had been disrespected.

From BBC

Sample noted that winning an election “should not mean disrespecting another important part of our democracy — the jury trial.”

From Salon

"I am not going to disrespect the sport any more by losing to this calibre of fighter," he said post-fight.

From BBC

Ms Speed said that health workers are "feeling thoroughly undervalued" and "disrespected".

From BBC

Related Words

• contempt