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disrespect

[dis-ri-spekt] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt /
NOUN
disregard, rudeness toward someone
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contempt
STRONG
boldness coarseness discourtesy dishonor flippancy hardihood impertinence impiety impoliteness impudence incivility insolence irreverence sacrilege
WEAK
insolency insolentness lack of respect unmannerliness
Antonyms
STRONG
courtesy humility manners politeness respect reverence
WEAK
civility esteem honor regard

Example Sentences

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The unions still accused him of fostering disrespect.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

I mean no disrespect to Mr. Paxton or his fans when I say his talk was hard to follow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Kaufman stressed: "The defence does not disrespect the soul of any deceased person, nor does it make light of the loss of life."

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

"Nursing staff will not tolerate the disrespect of other years, when we were bottom of the pile," added Ranger.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

And in spite of the situation, this sounded like real disrespect to me.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler