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
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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.
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People were quick to call out the designs for appropriating black culture and disrespecting the legacies of the late Tupac and Biggie.
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Some felt that the sisters were disrespecting the legacy of rappers Biggie and Tupac.
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About an hour later, Fortin returned with a handgun and fatally shot Marchand for disrespecting him during the initial encounter.
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Some felt that the sisters were disrespecting the legacy of rappers Biggie and Tupac.
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Still, the image of a top referee being openly disrespected will not please FIFA.
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The sad part is his enemies not only disrespect him..
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A San Francisco Police Department official has said Lam appears to have felt disrespected by co-workers, but did not know if that motivated the shooting.
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First Known Use of disrespect
1614
disrespect
Definition of disrespect
: low regard or esteem for someone or something : lack of respect treating a teacher with disrespect meant no disrespect to you
disrespectfulness
nounExamples 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
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Sure, just put it on the heap of disrespect directed entirely toward Philadelphia.
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A cappella has come a long way since Rockapella’s rendition of the Folgers jingle—no disrespect—and Pentatonix is the group leading the charge.
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Driving his golf cart on the green is the perfect embodiment of Trump's laziness, entitlement, and disrespect for other people.
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TOLEDO -- Matt Boyd felt no disrespect when the Detroit Tigers optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.
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This can counter the disrespect rising in politics that has begun to seep into workplaces, friendships, families, and religious bodies.
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Add to that a broader American culture of gun proliferation, name-calling, disrespect and dysfunction, and it’s easy to see how a simple admonishment can turn into a death wish.
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The culture of undermining sends signals of disrespect.
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No disrespect to Mississippi State, but there's a comfort for the Tigers playing the Bulldogs.
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First Known Use of disrespect
1621
DISRESPECT Defined for English Language Learners
disrespect
playDefinition of disrespect for English Language Learners
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: to say or do something that shows a lack of respect for (someone or something)
disrespect
Definition of disrespect for English Language Learners
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: speech or behavior which shows that you do not think someone or something is valuable, important, etc. : lack of respect
DISRESPECT Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of disrespect for Students
: lack of respect : discourtesy She never treated her family with disrespect.
disrespectful
adjectivedisrespectfully
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