dis·re·spect
ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt 
disrespected; disrespecting; disrespects
1
: to lack special regard or respect for : to have disrespect (see disrespect entry 2) for
disrespects authority
: low regard or esteem for someone or something : lack of respect
treating a teacher with disrespect
meant no disrespect to you
disrespectfulness
noun
Examples of disrespect in a Sentence
Verb
a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their appearance
the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs
Noun
The student treated the teacher with disrespect.
I'm sorry. I meant no disrespect.
He showed a shocking disrespect for authority.
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Doug Haller, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Bugles are very disrespected these days.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The author even suggested that William had issues with his uncle even before that, but that the disrespect for Kate was his breaking point.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Apr. 2026
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Verb
When a referee is missing calls and clearly disrespecting the players, almost mocking them, they must be held accountable.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Bugles are very disrespected these days.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
No disrespect to the San Diego High School baseball team that plays only several blocks from Petco Park, but if Stammen had enlisted several Cavers fielders to fill out the defense behind Miller, the results may have been very close to the same.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The author even suggested that William had issues with his uncle even before that, but that the disrespect for Kate was his breaking point.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Disrespect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrespect. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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disrespect
1 of 2 verb
dis·re·spect
ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt
1
: to have disrespect for
2
: to show or express disrespect or dislike for : insult
disrespect
2 of 2 noun
: lack of respect : discourtesy
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