adjective
disrespectful
dihs-rih-SPEHKT-fuhl
adjective
1
Showing a lack of respect; rude or discourteous.
"It was disrespectful of him to interrupt the speaker repeatedly."
How to Use Disrespectful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRude or lacking proper respect toward someone.
Common pairings
disrespectful behavior
disrespectful comment
Word Forms
more disrespectful comparative, most disrespectful superlative
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Etymology
From dis- + respectful.