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noun

Definition of disrespectnext
as in disrespectfulness
rude behavior treated the resort's service workers with haughty disrespect

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disrespect

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verb

ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt How to pronounce disrespect (audio)
1
as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their appearance

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as in to disdain
to show contempt for the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs

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Recent Examples of disrespect
Noun
Last week, President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the White House and stunning disrespect for President Donald Trump further complicated an already tenuous path to peace. — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025 With that context, Zubac is a poster child for keeping the apology as loud as the disrespect. — Shane Young, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
The social media influencer has a history of disrespecting the Black community and targeting Black women. — Keydra Manns, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025 In one month, Trump has unilaterally changed the paradigm, disrespecting our European friends and putting us in harm’s way. — Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disrespect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrespect
  1. insult
  2. disdain
  3. rudeness
  4. offend
  5. hate
  6. diss
  7. outrage
  8. despise
Verb
  • Mental health is better than ever – haven't missed being abused by angry bots or insulted by toxic trolls.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
  • We have been insulted on multiple occasions by senior members of the administration.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of insult
Verb
  • Unfortunately, Putin, and now Trump, openly disdain international rules of law.
    — Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Trump and Vance indeed appear to disdain close alliances, favoring an America First approach to the world.
    — Donald Heflin, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025
Definition of disdain
Noun
  • Mr Severin’s expectations, entitlement and outright rudeness stretch Floria to her very limits.
    — Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Another perspective is offered by a piece on LinkedIn, which examines the rise in public displays of rudeness and the factors contributing to this trend.
    — John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of rudeness
Verb
  • When Davis asked if she was offended by his desire to keep things lowkey, Taylor laughed it off.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The father, who everyone thinks will be offended by a guest’s outburst at the Sabbath table, laughs in delight.
    — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of offend
Verb
  • Some fans are slamming the cover, which partially explains why companies hate leaks.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Our protagonist, Jeff, hates romance reality shows with as much passion as his girlfriend adores them.
    — Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of hate
Noun
  • The apparent diss follows Rocky’s recent legal victory over Relli, as he was found not guilty of felony assault charges, dodging a potential 24-year prison sentence.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Cave addressed the ubiquity of the diss in his open-forum fan Q&A, The Red Hand Files, on Wednesday.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of diss
Verb
  • His move outraged many in the party who want to fight the Trump agenda, but gave senators room to side with Republicans and allow the continuing resolution, often described as a CR, to advance.
    — Kevin Freking, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2025
  • His move outraged many in the party who want to fight the Trump agenda, but gives senators room to side with Republicans and allow the continuing resolution, often described as a CR, to advance.
    — Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of outrage
Verb
  • Some complained that the editorials have become like CNN, MSNBC, and other news sources that Republicans despise.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The stifling centripetal forces of globalism despise the defiant particularism of the Jewish nation and the modern Jewish state.
    — Newsweek, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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