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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When I read the AI-generated response, I felt disrespected and ended the correspondence.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

“What did I tell you about disrespecting my boys?”

From Literature

"There is no place in our band, or in our community, for behaviour that harms or disrespects women."

From BBC

In the video, the Kalogeras Sisters said they felt disrespected by staff and attacked by the comics in the audience.

From Los Angeles Times