Synonyms of disrespectful

disrespectful

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rude
• discourteous
• inconsiderate
• impolite
• thoughtless
• ungracious
• arrogant
• abrupt
• uncivil
• blunt
• unmannerly
• impertinent
• uncalled-for
• ill-mannered
• unmannered
• unhandsome
• incorrect
• improper
• gruff
• vulgar
• ill-bred
• insolent
• curt
• impudent
• bold
• boorish
• brazen
• uncouth
• shameless
• churlish
• cheeky
• sassy
• brash
• loutish
• clownish
• saucy
• audacious
• disagreeable
• brusque
• brassy
• antisocial
• fresh
• indecent
• surly
• unseemly
• crusty
• sullen
• grumpy
• indecorous
• cross
• snippy
• arch
• presumptuous
• pretentious
• haughty
• pompous
• conceited
• sharp
• bold-faced
• crabbed
• caddish
• supercilious
• lippy
• superior
• bumptious
• imperious
• peremptory
• high-handed
• snippety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civil
• polite
• courteous
• gracious
• thoughtful
• considerate
• respectful
• humble
• appropriate
• acceptable
• modest
• genteel
• correct
• right
• meek
• suitable
• good
• proper
• deferential
• submissive
• fitting
• meet
• dutiful
• friendly
• becoming
• respectable
• decent
• fit
• hospitable
• cordial
• yielding
• mannerly
• graceful
• well-bred
• genial
• affable
• unassertive
• sociable
• chivalrous
• decorous
• felicitous
• befitting
• seemly
• gallant
• elegant
• courtly
• refined
• ceremonious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disrespectful

That framing, whether intentional or not, is disrespectful, dismissive and demeaning. —Terri Freeman, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026

Why the day's namesake is disrespectful to some What has the White House said? —Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026

The change in role led to frustration and friction with Phillies manager Rob Thomson (drinking a beer in the dugout after a benching was seen as disrespectful). —Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026

Veronique Yang, who leads BCG’s consumer practice in Greater China, said literal interpretations can come across as lazy or even disrespectful to Chinese consumers. —Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026

To compare this with Heraskevych’s plight strikes me as disrespectful to Naumov. —Steve Buckley, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026

Time and again, neighbors said, King would be disrespectful to Wells’ wife, Kirsten. —Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026

Still, in general, experts agree that many people find swearing rude and disrespectful, so with kids of any age, parents should do their best to model socially-acceptable language and discuss the potential present and future impact of using dicey words. —Melissa Willets, Parents, 26 Jan. 2026

Keane loved Polinsky’s insistence on inclusiveness, respect for the governor down to the most obscure staffer, and zero tolerance for those disrespectful to rank-and-file workers. —Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026