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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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“It was never my intention to disrespect anybody,” he said in the video posted to Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Raleigh said after the Arozarena snub that he meant no disrespect to his teammate and that he’s simply trying to put on a game face for an international competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The unions still accused him of fostering disrespect.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 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

To see me without him, she said, would be to disrespect her husband.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover