as in rude
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others
being four hours late is disrespectful of the people you promised to meet
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Recent Examples of disrespectful
Mention of women has also not been absent in the president’s disrespectful rants.
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Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Plus, that guy with no shirt was disrespectful.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
For some, public criticism of the nation can feel disloyal or disrespectful.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The image quickly spread on social media, where some fans criticized the pose as disrespectful while others defended Wembanyama, who is from France.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Magazines and media are disrespectful of age.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Recently, The New York Times reported that former romantic partners called Platner toxic and disrespectful to women.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 June 2026
Harris also reported disrespectful talk between the groups, which Ng said amounted to challenges.
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
Desmon Yancy, 5th, called the Cottage Grove Avenue store closure disrespectful to the community.
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Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Plus, that guy with no shirt was disrespectful.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
For some, public criticism of the nation can feel disloyal or disrespectful.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The image quickly spread on social media, where some fans criticized the pose as disrespectful while others defended Wembanyama, who is from France.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Magazines and media are disrespectful of age.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Recently, The New York Times reported that former romantic partners called Platner toxic and disrespectful to women.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 June 2026
Harris also reported disrespectful talk between the groups, which Ng said amounted to challenges.
—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
Desmon Yancy, 5th, called the Cottage Grove Avenue store closure disrespectful to the community.
—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrespectful
Adjective
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Due Amici brings Brooklyn roots and authenticity, right down to the counter service that’s not rude but not exactly warm.
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It’s widely considered rude and annoying when people cluster by the train doors if there are more people on the platform attempting to get on.
Adjective
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Some do this flippantly, but reader Robin suggested drivers who do this do not care and are flat-out discourteous.
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“Disrespectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrespectful. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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