disrespect (Meaning)
disrespect (n)
an expression of lack of respect
a disrespectful mental attitude
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
disrespect (v)
show a lack of respect for
have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
disrespect (n.)
Want of respect or reverence; disesteem; incivility; discourtesy.
disrespect (v. t.)
To show disrespect to.
Synonyms & Antonyms of disrespect
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- discourteousness
- audacity
- inconsiderateness
- incivility
- insolence
- dis
- inconsideration
- ungraciousness
- impertinence
- impudence
- impoliteness
Antonyms:
- respectability
- respectfulness
- kindness
- politesse
- suitability
- appropriateness
- hospitality
- fitness
- submissiveness
- fitness
- friendliness
- acceptability
- submissiveness
- hospitality
- correctness
- cordiality
- decency
- propriety
- decency
- genteelness
- politesse
- respectability
- propriety
- goodness
- correctness
- goodness
- kindness
- appropriateness
- suitability
- cordiality
- respectfulness
- friendliness
- genteelness
- acceptability
Synonyms:
- sauciness
- loutishness
- caddishness
- unsuitability
- pretense
- brassiness
- pretension
- inappropriateness
- unfitness
- grumpiness
- boorishness
- bluntness
- clownishness
- forwardness
- brashness
- impertinency
- surliness
- impropriety
- gruffness
- disagreeableness
- crossness
- boldness
- crudeness
- churlishness
- sullenness
- shamelessness
- incorrectness
- presumption
- abruptness
- brusqueness
- crustiness
- curtness
- indecency
- vulgarity
- pretence
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disrespect Sentence Examples
- The student's blatant disrespect for the teacher resulted in disciplinary action.
- The company's decision to lay off employees without notice was a sign of utter disrespect for their loyalty.
- The politician's comments about his opponent were widely condemned as disrespectful and inflammatory.
- The athlete's refusal to shake hands with the opposing team after the game was seen as a sign of disrespect.
- The neighbor's loud music at all hours of the night showed a complete disrespect for the rights of others.
- The customer's rude behavior towards the store clerk demonstrated a fundamental lack of respect.
- The parent's decision to spank their child was criticized as a form of corporal punishment that disrespected the child's dignity.
- The employee's constant tardiness and absences showed a blatant disrespect for their colleagues and the company.
- The vandal's graffiti on the historical monument was a disrespectful act that damaged a piece of cultural heritage.
- The government's failure to protect the rights of minorities was seen as a disrespectful betrayal of the principles of equality and justice.
FAQs About the word disrespect
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The student's blatant disrespect for the teacher resulted in disciplinary action.
The company's decision to lay off employees without notice was a sign of utter disrespect for their loyalty.
The politician's comments about his opponent were widely condemned as disrespectful and inflammatory.
The athlete's refusal to shake hands with the opposing team after the game was seen as a sign of disrespect.
