dis·re·spect
ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt 
disrespected; disrespecting; disrespects
1
: to lack special regard or respect for : to have disrespect (see disrespect entry 2) for
disrespects authority
: low regard or esteem for someone or something : lack of respect
treating a teacher with disrespect
meant no disrespect to you
disrespectfulness
noun
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Examples of disrespect in a Sentence
Verb
a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their appearance
the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs
Noun
The student treated the teacher with disrespect.
I'm sorry. I meant no disrespect.
He showed a shocking disrespect for authority.
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
Netizens on China's X-like social media platform Weibo accused him of disrespecting the armed forces.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Stuff your tote with root vegetables that won’t burst all over your car on the way home (no disrespect, tomatoes).
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Both of them ended up feeling angry and disrespected.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
Netizens on China's X-like social media platform Weibo accused him of disrespecting the armed forces.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
Such disrespect is in danger of being normalized as banter.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Stuff your tote with root vegetables that won’t burst all over your car on the way home (no disrespect, tomatoes).
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Disrespect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrespect. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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disrespect
1 of 2 verb
dis·re·spect
ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt
1
: to have disrespect for
2
: to show or express disrespect or dislike for : insult
disrespect
2 of 2 noun
: lack of respect : discourtesy
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