disrespect — lack of respect or courtesy; rudeness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: lack of respect or courtesy; rudeness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
Example Sentences
- The student's constant eye-rolling was a clear sign of disrespect toward the teacher.
- My cat shows complete disrespect for my expensive furniture by using it as a scratching post.
- Don't disrespect the pizza by putting pineapple on it!
disrespect
NOUN[/ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/]
lack of respect or courtesy; rudeness
💡 Concept
lack of respect or courtesy; rudeness
🎵 Rhyme
Show respect to protect, reject disrespect!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
🌳Etymology
Prefixdis--
Rootrespect
🎵Rhyme
respectinspectdetectprotect
respect
inspect
detect
protect
🔗Collocations
show disrespect
total disrespect
disrespect for authority
blatant disrespect
disrespect someone's wishes
sign of disrespect
📝Examples
“The student's constant eye-rolling was a clear sign of disrespect toward the teacher.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat shows complete disrespect for my expensive furniture by using it as a scratching post.”
😄 Fun example
“Don't disrespect the pizza by putting pineapple on it!”
“The coach benched him for showing disrespect to the referee.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
rudenessimpolitenessinsolencecontemptdiscourtesy
Antonyms
respectpolitenesscourtesy
Related
insultoffendhonorreverencemanners
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