Misrespect
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Misrespect is a noun meaning Lack of respect; improper respect; disrespect.
Meaning
Lack of respect; improper respect; disrespect.
More Meanings
- (ambitransitive) To show improper respect to or for; disrespect.
Example Sentences
Maybe she didn't like it that I was so forward, but I meant no misrespect.
And yet his people report mat the apprehension of your Lordship's discourtesies and misrespect hastened his end, whereof my Lord his son seems very sensible.
On 29 October 1954, Jill Berryman writes to her son, Never feel anything but free to speak of Allyn as you like to me, never think that I disliked or misrespected him—[...]
Moragan turned to those assembled. “Just so you know, Miss Anne put me in charge, and I love her vera, vera much! If you misrespect me, you are misrespecting her too, and I just will not stand for that!”
Word Forms
- misrespects
- misrespecting
- misrespected
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disrespect, misesteem, misregard, impiety, misusage, misbehavior.
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