disrespect

verb dis·re·spect \ ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt \

Definition of disrespect

transitive verb

1 :to lack special regard or respect for :to have disrespect (see ²disrespect) for

disrespects authority

2 :to show or express disrespect or contempt for :insult, dis

disrespected the officer

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Examples of disrespect in a Sentence

a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their race or ethnicity
the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs

Recent Examples of disrespect from the Web

For Runyonesque guys like him, reneging on a bet, disrespecting a marker, is unthinkable.

— john monaghan, Detroit Free Press, "Stratford fest: The dancing is dazzling in 'Guys and Dolls'," 27 Aug. 2017
I have been treated unfairly, I’ve been disrespected by my male colleagues and—in the most painful times—

— patricia garcia, Vogue, "Let Serena Williams Inspire You With This Rousing Essay in Honor of Equal Pay Day for Black Women," 31 July 2017
The shirts immediately sparked outrage on social media over claims of cultural appropriation, and attracted scathing comments from members of the musical community who felt disrespected.

— leeann duggan, Allure, "Kendall and Kylie Jenner Now Face a Lawsuit Over THAT Tupac Tee," 10 July 2017
People were quick to call out the designs for appropriating black culture and disrespecting the legacies of the late Tupac and Biggie.

— lauren alexis fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Notorious B.I.G.'s Mom Slams Kendall & Kylie Jenner Over Vintage Biggie T-Shirt," 29 June 2017
Some felt that the sisters were disrespecting the legacy of rappers Biggie and Tupac.

— cady lang, PEOPLE.com, "The Internet Has a Lot of Feelings About Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s New T-shirts," 29 June 2017
About an hour later, Fortin returned with a handgun and fatally shot Marchand for disrespecting him during the initial encounter.

— david owens, courant.com, "Andover Man Gets 32 Years In 2015 Homicide," 29 June 2017
Some felt that the sisters were disrespecting the legacy of rappers Biggie and Tupac.

— cady lang, Time, "The Internet Has a Lot of Feelings About Kendall and Kylie Jenner's New T-shirts," 28 June 2017
Still, the image of a top referee being openly disrespected will not please FIFA.

— Bloomberg.com, "FIFA's Video Review System Under Scrutiny Again in Russia," 25 June 2017

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First Known Use of disrespect

1614

disrespect Synonyms

Synonyms

affront, dis (also diss) [slang], insult, offend, outrage, slap, slight, wound

Antonyms

honor, respect

Related Words

cut, snub; displease, distress, disturb, hurt, miff, pain, trouble, upset; jeer, mock, ridicule, sneer (at), taunt; defame, disparage, libel, malign, revile, slander, slur, smear; oppress, persecute, torment, torture

Near Antonyms

acclaim, applaud, approve, hail; commend, compliment, eulogize, praise; adulate, flatter, sweet-talk; exalt, glorify, honor; delight, gratify, please, satisfy

disrespect

noun

Definition of disrespect

:low regard or esteem for someone or something :lack of respect

treating a teacher with disrespect

meant no disrespect to you

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disrespectful

play \-fəl\ adjective

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disrespectfully

play \-fə-lē\ adverb

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disrespectfulness

noun

See disrespect defined for English-language learners

Examples of disrespect in a Sentence

The student treated the teacher with disrespect.
I'm sorry. I meant no disrespect.
He showed a shocking disrespect for authority.

Recent Examples of disrespect from the Web

His pardon suggests disrespect not only for civil rights, but also for America’s courts.

— rosa inocencio smith, The Atlantic, "The Atlantic Daily: Harvey's Destruction," 28 Aug. 2017
Immediately, two members of the People’s Militia who were standing nearby in their ugly Mao-style uniforms grabbed me and slapped me around for showing disrespect to the Soviet Union.

— eduard freisler, National Review, "Venezuela and the Gray Shades of Communist Czechoslovakia," 21 Aug. 2017
As disrespect for the military: Sports treading into politics, classic.

— gregg doyel, Indianapolis Star, "Doyel: WNBA, players dare to take a stand against racism. What's wrong with that?," 20 Aug. 2017
No disrespect tho kid, keep hustling and stay in school.

— don sweeney, sacbee, "Draymond Green, Conor McGregor fuss on Instagram," 23 July 2017
But Trump famously has a long memory for disrespect.

— ed kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, "Will Trump Jump Into Alabama’s Crazy Senate Primary?," 10 July 2017
That streak of Super FX disrespect will finally end in September when Yoshi's Island and Star Fox will show up on the Super NES Classic Edition.

— kyle orland, Ars Technica, "Nintendo could have supported Super FX long before the SNES Classic," 7 July 2017
Here was a space where the violence and disrespect that could loom at other concerts was absent.

— melissa maerz, Glamour, "The Oral History of Lilith Fair, As Told By the Women Who Lived It," 5 July 2017
Sure, just put it on the heap of disrespect directed entirely toward Philadelphia.

— bob ford, Philly.com, "Philly paranoia will destroy ya | Bob Ford," 30 June 2017

First Known Use of disrespect

1621

disrespect Synonyms

DISRESPECT Defined for English Language Learners

disrespect

verb

Definition of disrespect for English Language Learners

: to say or do something that shows a lack of respect for (someone or something)

disrespect

noun

Definition of disrespect for English Language Learners

: speech or behavior which shows that you do not think someone or something is valuable, important, etc. : lack of respect

DISRESPECT Defined for Kids

disrespect

noun dis·re·spect \ ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt \

Definition of disrespect for Students

:lack of respect :discourtesy She never treated her family with disrespect.

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disrespectful

adjective

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disrespectfully

\-fə-lē\ adverb

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