an expression of lack of respect
disrespect
How to use disrespect in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for disrespect.
Editorial note
Perhaps if I had, my question would have been met with an answer without such disrespect.
Quick take
an expression of lack of respect
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of disrespect gathered in one view.
a disrespectful mental attitude
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for disrespect.
noun
an expression of lack of respect
See also: discourtesy
noun
a disrespectful mental attitude
noun
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
See also: contempt
verb
show a lack of respect for
verb
have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
See also: disesteem
Example sentences
Perhaps if I had, my question would have been met with an answer without such disrespect.
With no disrespect to you, this is sadly the state of us hyper-readers today.
However, if you annoy me, disrespect me, I will make you suffer like you've never known.
Whether you like to admit it or not, swearing is and will be taken as a sign of disrespect or superiority.
** I have no problem with cperciva acting however he wants in this regard, and absolutely do not mean any disrespect.
He brought her to his office and called her mom."I couldn't even look at my mother because I felt hurt and I also felt that I disrespected her," she says.
None of the targets of these redesigns feel disrespected, since everyone's dying for design help and even just a few spare cycles from experienced pixel pushers.
But it shows a lack of respect and carelessness that need not be rewarded, and in this case, I think the punishment and disrespect directed toward this event is entirely valid.
[edit: added the paragraph about unsolicited designs not being disrespectful]
>In short, the minute I start deciding on my own when to break the law and disrespect other people's property rights because of a cause -- even a legitimate cause -- I become an enemy of everybody.
I think this essay's definition of anti-intellectualism is incoherent -- must I disrespect knowledge itself, disrespect all education beyond grade school, disrespect War and Peace, or merely disrespect Nicholas Carr, in order to be labeled an anti-intellectual?
No disrespect to Sam in any way -- he truly seems like a brilliant guy with a chorus of influential people behind him -- but I've been on a successful-person wikipedia binge as of late, and it's become very, very clear that a person's upbringing almost determines whether or not they're going to be successfull, which saddens me.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use disrespect in a sentence?
Perhaps if I had, my question would have been met with an answer without such disrespect.
What does disrespect mean?
an expression of lack of respect
What part of speech is disrespect?
disrespect is commonly used as noun, verb.