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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Ito Bindery, Air Mail, 19 Apr. 2025
She’s repeatedly disrespected your boundaries, but creating publicly might create family drama.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Sherri Gordon, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
From today’s extended look, director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have delivered something that’s akin to a Top Gun with lots of riveting, cut-the-corner race scenes that outstrip those of James Mangold’s Ford v. Ferrari (no disrespect) and bromance camaraderie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Ignored and disrespected, Bernadette decides to steal her husband’s limelight, helped by a makeover by Karl Lagerfeld.
—Ito Bindery, Air Mail, 19 Apr. 2025
She’s repeatedly disrespected your boundaries, but creating publicly might create family drama.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
Maintain safety by allowing your teen to share sensitive information without judgement, punishment, disrespect, or harsh criticism.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
From today’s extended look, director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have delivered something that’s akin to a Top Gun with lots of riveting, cut-the-corner race scenes that outstrip those of James Mangold’s Ford v. Ferrari (no disrespect) and bromance camaraderie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
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Cite this Entry
“Disrespect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrespect. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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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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