disrespect

²disrespect

noun

Definition of DISRESPECT

: lack of respect

— dis·re·spect·ful \-fəl\ adjective

— dis·re·spect·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— dis·re·spect·ful·ness noun

Examples of DISRESPECT

1. The student treated the teacher with disrespect.
2. I'm sorry. I meant no disrespect.
3. He showed a shocking disrespect for authority.

First Known Use of DISRESPECT

1621

Related to DISRESPECT

Synonyms: dis (also diss) [slang], discourteousness, discourtesy, disrespectfulness, impertinence, impertinency, impoliteness, impudence, incivility, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, insolence, rudeness, ungraciousness

Antonyms: civility, considerateness, consideration, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, politeness, politesse, thoughtfulness

Related Words: audacity, boldness, brashness, brassiness, forwardness, sauciness, shamelessness; boorishness, caddishness, churlishness, clownishness, crudeness, loutishness, vulgarity; abruptness, bluntness, brusqueness, crustiness, curtness, gruffness, sharpness; crabbedness, crossness, disagreeableness, grumpiness, sullenness, surliness; improperness, impropriety, inappropriateness, incorrectness, indecency, unfitness, unsuitability; arrogance, conceit, conceitedness, presumption, pretense (or pretence), pretension, pretentiousness

Near Antonyms: humility, meekness, modesty; deference, dutifulness, respectfulness, submissiveness; acceptability, appropriateness, correctness, decency, decorousness, fitness, goodness, propriety, respectability, respectableness, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness; affability, cordiality, friendliness, geniality, hospitality, kindness; felicitousness, grace, gracefulness

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