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

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

Now, however, many people on social media are criticizing Strahan for what they considered to be a show of disrespect toward the military.

From Los Angeles Times

"There's no disrespect to France, but if we want to compete in the World Cups, we need to be playing against the best nations more regularly," Williams added.

From BBC

Related Words

• contempt