Synonyms

disrespectful

American

[dis-ri-spekt-fuhl] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt fəl /

adjective

characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem.

a disrespectful remark about teachers.

Synonyms:

irreverent, impertinent, rude, impolite

Other Word Forms

disrespectfully adverb
disrespectfulness noun

Etymology

Origin of disrespectful

First recorded in 1670–80; dis- ¹ + respectful

Example Sentences

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“We are all affected when our loved ones sadly are forced to travel far from home to receive the appropriate treatment. It is disrespectful to use this against us,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition to expressing his belief that Vinicius had been disrespectful with his celebration, he pointed to the club's legendary striker Eusebio as proof that Benfica is not a racist club.

From BBC

“I taped those photographs to the wall, not as a gesture of disrespectful grunginess, but as a gesture of purity,” he adds.

From Los Angeles Times

Stern and Epstein discuss their approach to Ferguson in remarkably disrespectful tones.

From BBC

Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security, called the lyric “completely disrespectful…to every single individual that has ever stood up and fought for our freedoms.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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