disrespect

Examples

• All

• Look, Lieutenant, I don't mean any disrespect, but I think I can get further on this thing than you can.

  Bound by Honor (1993)

• I don't countenance such obvious disrespect for the law and for private property.

  Fiction book (1991)

• First, do you have any disrespect for any current members?

• Like the, the, the level of disrespect is, is pretty bad out there.

• And again, I mean no disrespect, I love this book.

• When you change plays, you show disrespect to people.

  Any Given Sunday (1999)

• The disrespect with which they have treated you.

  Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies (2012)

• Any disagreement or argument with parents will be considered serious disrespect and disloyalty to parents and family.

  Academic text (2008)

• I think there's nothing wrong with disagreement, but disrespect is unacceptable.

  Stephan Speaks

• His constant interrupting during meetings was a clear sign of disrespect for his colleagues.

Synonyms

C

contempt

vsdisrespect

131 5.5

A strong feeling that someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect

is focused on outward impolite acts and remarks rather than an inner sense of worthlessness

D

disdain

vsdisrespect

65 6.5

A feeling of strong dislike and lack of respect

is more about outward rude acts and impolite remarks than inner feeling

R

rudeness

vsdisrespect

27 1.8

Lack of politeness or respect for other people

focuses equally on rude acts, attitude, and disrespectful remarks

I

insolence

vsdisrespect

19 7.2

Rude behavior or speech toward someone in authority

is wider, applying to rude behavior toward anyone, not just authority

I

impudence

vsdisrespect

8 7.7

Rude behaviour that shows no respect for other people

is similar but can also include quieter or less bold rudeness

I

impertinence

vsdisrespect

7 8.1

Rude behavior or remarks that show a lack of respect

is broader, covering both cheeky comments and general impolite acts

I

irreverence

vsdisrespect

6 7.9

A lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected

is more general, applying to people and things rather than sacred targets

I

incivility

vsdisrespect

5 7.9

Rude behavior that shows no politeness

is more general, covering rude acts whether deliberate or not

D

disparagement

vsdisrespect

3 8.1

Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant

is broader, including rude actions and attitudes beyond speaking only

D

douchebaggery

vsdisrespect

• Offensive

2 9.9

Very rude and hurtful behavior by someone who acts too proud and thinks they are better than others

is the neutral description for rude or impolite behavior without slang tone

D

discourtesy

vsdisrespect

2 5.5

Rude actions that show no respect for other people

is broader, including rude attitude and insulting remarks

I

impoliteness

vsdisrespect

1 4.1

Rude or disrespectful behavior toward other people

covers the same discourteous acts but also includes attitude and remarks

D

disrespectfulness

vsdisrespect

1 4.5

A way of behaving that shows no respect for someone or something

has the same meaning but is the shorter common form

D

disdainfulness

vsdisrespect

8.8

A feeling that you are better than other people

is broader, covering simple rudeness not tied to arrogance or scorn

C

contemptuousness

vsdisrespect

8.5

Showing strong dislike and no respect for a person or thing

is the general term for rude behavior rather than deep scornful attitude

Antonyms

R

respect

∞ 1.0

Polite actions or words that show you value someone

R

respect

∞ 1.0

A feeling of admiration for someone because they are good or successful

How Disrespectful

contempt

131 5.5

insolence

19 7.2

disrespect

133 3.4

discourtesy

2 5.5

impoliteness

1 4.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology