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.
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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 8 Sep. 2024
Although such a case is rare, there have been other instances of people being arrested for disrespecting Japanese shrines.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
Reshma Saujani, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024
This isn’t about lowering your standards or tolerating disrespect or abuse.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
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Verb
In the Chinese ethical tradition of Confucianism, your body is considered a gift from your parents, so to harm its health (for example, by stretching yourself too thin) would be to disrespect them.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 8 Sep. 2024
Although such a case is rare, there have been other instances of people being arrested for disrespecting Japanese shrines.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
Noun
Maybe this was the final straw after years of disrespect from politicians.
—Reshma Saujani, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024
This isn’t about lowering your standards or tolerating disrespect or abuse.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for disrespect
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“Disrespect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrespect. Accessed 5 Oct. 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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