Definition of disrespect Disrespect

/dɪˌsɹɪspɛˈkt/ - [disrispekt] - dis•re•spect

We found 12 definitions of disrespect from 6 different sources.

What does disrespect mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: disrespects
disrespect - an expression of lack of respect
		discourtesy
		subject matter, message, content, substance a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message"
		contumely, revilement, insult, vilification, abuse a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect; "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"
		derision the act of deriding or treating with contempt
		ridicule language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
		scorn, contempt a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
		derogation, disparagement, depreciation (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; "any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed"
		impudence, impertinence, cheek an impudent statement
disrespect - a disrespectful mental attitude
		mental attitude, attitude a theatrical pose created for effect; "the actor struck just the right attitude"
disrespect - a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
		contempt
		rudeness, discourtesy a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
Verb disrespects, disrespecting, disrespected
disrespect - have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
		disesteem
		esteem, respect, prise, prize, value regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
		regard, view, reckon, consider, see look at attentively
		undervalue esteem lightly
disrespect - show a lack of respect for
		abide by, respect, honor, honour, observe regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
		relate give an account of; "The witness related the events"
		infract, breach, go against, offend, transgress, violate, break pass beyond (limits or boundaries)

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Wiktionary

disrespect (Noun)
A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.
disrespect (Verb)
To show a lack of respect to someone or something.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

disrespect (n.)
Want of respect or reverence; disesteem; incivility; discourtesy.
disrespect (v. t.)
To show disrespect to.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

disrespect
Lack of respect, disrespectful attitude.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

disrespect
dis-re-spekt′, n. want of respect: discourtesy: incivility.—v.t. (arch.) not to respect.—adjs. Disrespect′able (rare), not respectable; Disrespect′ful, showing disrespect: irreverent: uncivil.—adv. Disrespect′fully.—n. Disrespect′fulness

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disrespect, verb, present, 1st person singular of disrespect (infinitive).
disrespect, verb (infinitive).
disrespect, noun, singular of disrespects.