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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Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
But Gregory remains skeptical, and while Tea might not be my favorite person, the way Dr. G is shifting blame and disrespecting his wife is hard to ignore.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
Shane Young, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
No disrespect to Sir Paul McCartney, but Dwayne Carter Jr. (a.k.a. Lil Wayne) clearly had the superior musical medley of the night.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Verb
In one month, Trump has unilaterally changed the paradigm, disrespecting our European friends and putting us in harm’s way.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
But Gregory remains skeptical, and while Tea might not be my favorite person, the way Dr. G is shifting blame and disrespecting his wife is hard to ignore.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
With that context, Zubac is a poster child for keeping the apology as loud as the disrespect.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
No disrespect to Sir Paul McCartney, but Dwayne Carter Jr. (a.k.a. Lil Wayne) clearly had the superior musical medley of the night.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Disrespect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrespect. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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