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disrespectful

[dis-ri-spekt-fuhl] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt fəl /
ADJECTIVE
insulting, rude
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blasphemous contemptuous flippant impolite profane sacrilegious
WEAK
aweless bad-mannered bold cheeky discourteous disgracious flip fresh ill-bred ill-mannered impertinent impious impudent insolent irreverent misbehaved nervy out of line profanatory sassy saucy smart-alecky snippy uncivil unfilial ungracious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
courteous polite respectful reverent
WEAK
civil mannered mannerly nice

Example Sentences

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"Most fans are really respectful and thankful of you doing it. They are never disrespectful until they don't get what they want."

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The backlash on social media was harsh, with many viewers calling the gimmick crass, disrespectful to the nominees and even dystopian.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The Belgian stopper said he disagreed with Benfica coach Jose Mourinho's words after the game, with the veteran Portuguese manager attacking Vinicius for what he deemed a disrespectful celebration.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“I taped those photographs to the wall, not as a gesture of disrespectful grunginess, but as a gesture of purity,” he adds.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

I found his behavior completely baffling and totally disrespectful.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad