as in disrespectfulness
rude behavior
treated the resort's service workers with haughty disrespect
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1
as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their appearance
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2
as in to disdain
to show contempt for
the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs
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Recent Examples of disrespect
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
These are the types of dudes that in court get extra years added onto what would be lesser sentences due to their demeanor and disrespect in court.
—Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2024
Some have cried foul that South Africa didn't deserve it given their administrators evidently disrespected Test cricket after sending a weakened squad to New Zealand earlier this year.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In contrast, those raised with unrestricted access to devices often find social interactions difficult and may exhibit more defiance and disrespect.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
These are the types of dudes that in court get extra years added onto what would be lesser sentences due to their demeanor and disrespect in court.
—Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
It was believed that disrespecting the lights would bring misfortune.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2024
Some have cried foul that South Africa didn't deserve it given their administrators evidently disrespected Test cricket after sending a weakened squad to New Zealand earlier this year.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrespect
Verb
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And coming around once every four years to beg for votes is both insulting and infuriating.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Last September, Roan went viral for clapping back at a photographer who was insulting stars on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Unlike drunkenness and hygiene issues — such as clipping fingernails and taking off shoes — which are widely disdained by fellow passengers, opinions on seat reclining mainly fall into two camps: those who say don’t do it, and others who argue the recline button exists for a reason.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
24 Dec. 2024
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As a student at The John Carroll School, Paula Etting disdained public office.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Aug. 2024
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One of the original cast members, Mary has always said exactly what was on her mind and is blunt perhaps to the point of rudeness.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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According to an article from on the growing rudeness in society, incidents like this are becoming more common.—
Darlin Tillery,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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MacMurray advises placing a small air purifier, like the Levoit Core Mini ($50) in the offending closet.—
Diana Budds,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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Online sleuths connected the offending fan to a New Jersey management consulting firm, BCT Partners, that denounced its employee’s behavior.—
David K. Li,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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James' next opportunity to play will be on Thursday when the Lakers host their biggest and most hated rival, the Boston Celtics, at home.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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That’s why Big Business hates her April 24, 2023 Creamer said there have been no indications that immigrants in Kern County were responsible for a wave of violent crime, the ostensible justification for the raids.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Drake winning this lawsuit has the potential to change the way diss songs are handled moving forward.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
16 Jan. 2025
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Drake and Lamar then began trading diss tracks which included increasingly dramatic accusations.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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But Democrats and some Republicans in the Senate are outraged by the decision.—
Jane Mayer,
The New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2025
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The outcome of the investigation outraged the Fernandez and Puig families.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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On a sunny but frigid day, a 21-gun salute rang out to honor a no-frills man who famously despised rituals and felt most comfortable living a normal life.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2025
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And today’s high 10-year yield means bonds are despised right now.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Disrespect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrespect. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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