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- [dis-ri-spekt-fuh l]
- /ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt fəl/
- /ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-ri-spekt-fuh l]
- /ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt fəl/
Definitions of disrespectful word
- adjective disrespectful characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers. 1
- noun disrespectful Showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite. 1
- adjective disrespectful speech, action: rude 1
- adjective disrespectful person: not polite 1
- adjective disrespectful If you are disrespectful, you show no respect in the way that you speak or behave to someone. 0
- adjective disrespectful having or showing lack of respect; discourteous; impolite; rude 0
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Origin of disrespectful
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; dis-1 + respectful
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Disrespectful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disrespectful popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
disrespectful usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disrespectful
adj disrespectful
- profane — characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious.
- blasphemous — You can describe someone who shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemous. You can also describe what they are saying or doing as blasphemous.
- impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
- sacrilegious — pertaining to or involving sacrilege: sacrilegious practices.
- flippant — frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity: The audience was shocked by his flippant remarks about patriotism.
adjective disrespectful
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
- disgracious — Lacking grace; not pleasing; disagreeable.
Antonyms for disrespectful
adj disrespectful
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- reverent — feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: a reverent greeting.
- courteous — Someone who is courteous is polite and respectful to other people.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- mannered — having manners as specified (usually used in combination): ill-mannered people.
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