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
Tony Saavedra, Orange County Register, 17 Sep. 2024
September 8, 2024 The NFL disrespected Lil Wayne lowkey.
— Bus, the Art Guy?
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 9 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
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer asked POST commissioners to take away Ramirez’s ability to work any longer in law enforcement, for betraying the trust of parents and disrespecting the uniform as well as the privacy of crime victims.
—Tony Saavedra, Orange County Register, 17 Sep. 2024
September 8, 2024 The NFL disrespected Lil Wayne lowkey.
— Bus, the Art Guy?
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 9 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
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“Disrespect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrespect. Accessed 1 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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