Disrespect

Quick meaning: Disrespect is a noun meaning A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behavior.

Meaning

A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behavior.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To show a lack of respect to someone or something.

Example Sentences

This was a champion team out of kilter, stung by what was arguably an act of disrespect to their opponents, a failure to appreciate their threat and the fine planning of Carlos Osorio, and never really able to regain its balance.

[S]he uſed many arguments both to excuſe her ſelf and divert their intentions, yet adding ſtill more fierceneſs to their former behaviour, as they would not ſeem at all to be ſatisfied either with her language or her tears (notwithſtanding they proceeded more from her apprehenſion of their diſreſpects to her perſon, than out of any ſenſe ſhe had of her own preſent danger) […]

Word Forms

• disrespects
• disrespecting
• disrespected

Synonyms for disrespect

Depending on context, synonyms include disrespeck, misrespect, unrespect, dis, dishonor, insult.

Antonyms for disrespect

Common opposites include respect, regard, observe, esteem, value, prise.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disesteem, discourtesy, contempt, lack, failure, disregard.

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