disrespectful
English
Etymology
dis- + respectful
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): [dɪsɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ]
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Adjective
disrespectful (comparative more disrespectful, superlative most disrespectful)
- Lacking respect.
- irrespective, heedless, regardless
- 1922, E. F. Benson, Miss Mapp, chapter 6, page 157:
- That alone, apart from Mr. Wyse’s old-fashioned notions on the subject, made telephoning impossible, for your summons was usually answered by his cook, who instantly began scolding the butcher irrespective and disrespectful of whom you were.
- 1922, E. F. Benson, Miss Mapp, chapter 6, page 157:
Synonyms
- See also Thesaurus:cheeky
Antonyms
- respectful
Derived terms
- disrespectfully
- disrespectfulness
Related terms
- unrespectful
Descendants
- → Dutch: disrespectvol (calque)
Translations
lacking respect
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