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lack of respect

NOUN

disrespect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contempt

STRONG

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

WEAK

insolency insolentness unmannerliness

Antonyms

STRONG

courtesy humility manners politeness respect reverence

WEAK

civility esteem honor regard

NOUN

lese majesty

Synonyms

WEAK

boldness coarseness contempt discourtesy dishonor flippancy hardihood impertinence impiety impoliteness impudence incivility insolence insolency insolentness irreverence sacrilege unmannerliness

Example Sentences

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The judge said the government's claim they would comply with the order "as soon as possible" showed a "lack of respect" to the commissioner's role.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The reporter in question said on X that De la Espriella had shown her a "complete lack of respect."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

PleasrDAO filed a lawsuit against him in 2024, claiming that he “has shown a complete lack of respect for the integrity of the album and the conditions in place to ensure its secrecy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

At the Senedd session, Campbell raised the issue with First Minister Eluned Morgan and described Stevens' response as "an incredible lack of respect and a dinosaur-like attitude towards the Welsh language".

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

Her lack of respect made me squirm in my seat, but a part of me respected her boldness.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

lack of respect

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