disrespect

[dis-ri-spekt] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt /

NOUN

disregard, rudeness toward someone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contempt

STRONG

boldness coarseness discourtesy dishonor flippancy hardihood impertinence impiety impoliteness impudence incivility insolence irreverence sacrilege

WEAK

insolency insolentness lack of respect unmannerliness

Antonyms

STRONG

courtesy humility manners politeness respect reverence

WEAK

civility esteem honor regard

Example Sentences

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No disrespect to the younger Baron, but there is no particular reason to think he will beat the indexes over time.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

You can't publicly disrespect him twice the way he has and get away with it.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

To them, this is another instance of Megan overcoming the disrespect of someone who doesn’t deserve her.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

“A disrespect to the game,” said Robert Horry, who played with Bryant in L.A. for seven seasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Richard’s friends knew his mom ran a tight ship—no disrespect, no talking back.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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