disrespect

[US]/dɪsrɪ'spekt/
[UK]/ˌdɪsrɪ'spɛkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. lack of respect or rudeness
vt. to show a lack of respect or rudeness

Phrases & Collocations

show disrespect

disrespectful behavior

Example Sentences

growing disrespect for the rule of law.

show disrespect for one's seniors

disrespected her elders; disrespected the law.

a young brave who disrespects his elders.

Too timorous to protest the disrespect with which she was being treated, the young woman could only accept it with resignation.

I hate recalcitrance, boorishness and disrespect for people.I have an inquiring mind and take an interest in everything new and unexplored.

Real-world Examples

Just kidding, I would never disrespect my culture like that.

Source: Listening Digest

He says he meant no disrespect, and will listen to the concerns.

Source: PBS English News

President Lopez Obrador said, " The teachers are never going to be disrespected again" .

Source: VOA Special English Education

Failure to be punctual is a sign of disrespect towards others.

Source: 100 Classic English Essays for Recitation

No disrespect to you J, but whoa.

Source: Gourmet Base

They say the lingerie greatly disrespects Japanese culture.

Source: The Chronicles of Novel Events

He disrespects our heritage and inflates his own.

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

Someone else disrespects him, go upside their head.

Source: Max the Military Dog Original Soundtrack

So how do you weigh potential happiness against guaranteed disrespect?

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

I hated that I was letting people disrespect me repeatedly.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) November 2017 Collection

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