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- Dictionarydisrespectful/ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛk(t)f(ʊ)l/
adjective
- 1. showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite: "a deeply disrespectful attitude towards women"
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disrespectful. adjective. uk / ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt.f ə l / us / ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt.f ə l /. Add to word list. C2. lacking respect: disrespectful behaviour. They were angered by what they perceived as disrespectful comments. Synonyms.
: low regard or esteem for someone or something : lack of respect. treating a teacher with disrespect. meant no disrespect to you. disrespectful. ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt-fəl. adjective. disrespectfully. ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt-fə-lē. adverb. disrespectfulness noun. Synonyms.
Disrespectful definition: characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem. See examples of DISRESPECTFUL used in a sentence.
Synonyms for DISRESPECTFUL: rude, discourteous, inconsiderate, impolite, thoughtless, ungracious, arrogant, abrupt; Antonyms of DISRESPECTFUL: civil, polite, courteous, gracious, thoughtful, considerate, respectful, humble.
Definition of disrespectful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.