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
lack of respect or courtesy; rudeness
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Disrespect emerged in the 16th century as a combination of the prefix dis- (meaning 'opposite' or 'negation') and the word respect, derived from Latin respectus (regard, consideration). The compound literally means the opposite of respect, denoting rudeness or lack of esteem.
Breakdown
dis- (opposite, negation) + respect (from Latin respectus, meaning regard or consideration). The prefix negates the base word to express the absence or opposite of respect.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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!”
“The coach benched him for showing disrespect to the referee.”
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