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- [dis-ri-spekt]
- /ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt/
- /ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-ri-spekt]
- /ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt/
Definitions of disrespect word
- noun disrespect Lack of respect or courtesy. 1
- noun disrespect attitude: lack of respect 1
- transitive verb disrespect treat without respect 1
- transitive verb disrespect speak ill of 1
- transitive verb disrespect speak rudely to 1
- noun disrespect lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness. 0
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Origin of disrespect
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; dis-1 + respect
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Disrespect
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disrespect popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disrespect
noun disrespect
- contempt — If you have contempt for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant.
- coarseness — composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
- boldness — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- impertinence — unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence.
- incivility — the quality or condition of being uncivil; discourteous behavior or treatment.
verb disrespect
- insult — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
- affront — If something affronts you, you feel insulted and hurt because of it.
- dis — lady; woman.
- belittle — If you belittle someone or something, you say or imply that they are unimportant or not very good.
- disparage — to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners.
Antonyms for disrespect
noun disrespect
- manners — mainour.
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
- reverence — a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
- civility — politeness or courtesy, esp when formal
- politeness — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
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