dis·re·spect
ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt 
disrespected; disrespecting; disrespects
1
: to lack special regard or respect for : to have disrespect (see disrespect entry 2) for
disrespects authority
: low regard or esteem for someone or something : lack of respect
treating a teacher with disrespect
meant no disrespect to you
disrespectfulness
noun
Synonyms
Verb
Noun
Examples of disrespect in a Sentence
Verb
a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their appearance
the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs
Noun
The student treated the teacher with disrespect.
I'm sorry. I meant no disrespect.
He showed a shocking disrespect for authority.
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Keely Bastow, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Oct. 2024
But overall, Carvey never wants to come across as disrespecting Biden.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Carter Lavin, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024
This tactic is a blatant show of disrespect to you - our members - and the bargaining process.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Her own campaign strategy has had to walk the delicate line of separating herself from Biden and his policies, without disrespecting her role in his administration.
—Keely Bastow, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Oct. 2024
But overall, Carvey never wants to come across as disrespecting Biden.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Noun
The agency’s disrespect has provoked protests in the streets, a city resolution condemning its actions, and a public rebuke from Rep. John Garamendi, one California’s strongest transit champions in Congress.
—Carter Lavin, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024
This tactic is a blatant show of disrespect to you - our members - and the bargaining process.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Disrespect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrespect. Accessed 18 Oct. 2024.
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disrespect
1 of 2 verb
dis·re·spect
ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt
1
: to have disrespect for
2
: to show or express disrespect or dislike for : insult
disrespect
2 of 2 noun
: lack of respect : discourtesy
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