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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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“And it’s kind of messed up. All those free throws? No disrespect, but it didn’t feel earned.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The unions still accused him of fostering disrespect.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

I mean no disrespect to Mr. Paxton or his fans when I say his talk was hard to follow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

"Nursing staff will not tolerate the disrespect of other years, when we were bottom of the pile," added Ranger.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

She’ll turn to the other men on the train and ask them why aren’t they saying anything, why are they letting a grown man disrespect a girl.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan