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
Synonyms
Verb
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
His warning highlights the danger of appropriating cultural sounds without genuine respect, diluting their meaning and disrespecting their origins.
—Sara Ibrahim, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2024
Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 25 June 2024
In 2021-22, 38% of suspensions and expulsions in the district were assigned for disrespect and disruption.
—Sarah Butrymowicz, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
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Verb
Attendees at the Biden rally cheered loudly as Biden accused Trump of his history of disrespecting American veterans.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
His warning highlights the danger of appropriating cultural sounds without genuine respect, diluting their meaning and disrespecting their origins.
—Sara Ibrahim, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2024
Noun
Others saw disrespect in Republican lawmakers' attempt to pass legislation that had no grounding in a framework built over months of work.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 25 June 2024
In 2021-22, 38% of suspensions and expulsions in the district were assigned for disrespect and disruption.
—Sarah Butrymowicz, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
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“Disrespect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrespect. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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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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