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disrespect

1 of 2

verb

dis·​re·​spect ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt How to pronounce disrespect (audio)
disrespected; disrespecting; disrespects

transitive verb

1
: to lack special regard or respect for : to have disrespect (see disrespect entry 2) for
disrespects authority
2
: to show or express disrespect or contempt for : insult, dis
disrespected the officer

disrespect

2 of 2

noun

: low regard or esteem for someone or something : lack of respect
treating a teacher with disrespect
meant no disrespect to you
disrespectful adjective
disrespectfully adverb
disrespectfulness noun

Examples of disrespect in a Sentence

Verb a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their appearance the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs Noun The student treated the teacher with disrespect. I'm sorry. I meant no disrespect. He showed a shocking disrespect for authority.
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Verb
Makes no sense but Dabo being disrespected isn't new either. Chris Vannini, New York Times, 21 May 2025 The trauma of being constantly blamed, ignored, disrespected, or made to question your own worth is just as life-altering. Shayla Brown, Essence, 19 May 2025
Noun
No disrespect to Webb either, but the Dodgers-Giants rivalry demands that this dramatic pennant race not end without the teams facing each other. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025 Rarely are signs of disrespect and arrogance brushed aside — especially if that player doesn’t possess elite skills, which most NFL talent evaluators agree, young Sanders does not. Mike Jones, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disrespect

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disrespect was in 1614

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Cite this Entry

“Disrespect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrespect. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

disrespect

1 of 2 verb
dis·​re·​spect ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt How to pronounce disrespect (audio)
1
: to have disrespect for
2
: to show or express disrespect or dislike for : insult

disrespect

2 of 2 noun
: lack of respect : discourtesy
disrespectful adjective
disrespectfully adverb
disrespectfulness noun

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