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disrespect

Definition for disrespect

noun as in disregard, rudeness toward someone

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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

No disrespect to Shakespeare, Tolstoy, or Moby-Dick is intended by this, for every poet knows it already.

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“First—and I mean no disrespect to her soothsaying abilities—but I feel it is far from certain that Madame Ionesco will truly be able to summon the shade of Edward Ashton. Do you agree?”

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It wasn’t even considered, and any woman who even suggested it would have been thought of as disrespecting her husband.

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In doing so, he will be disrespecting the wishes of his wife.

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Is it something serious like disrespect, bullying or risky behaviour, or is it just that the child rubs you up the wrong way?

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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