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respektlos — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • contemptuous adj Showing or feeling contempt; scornful and disrespectful.
  • disrespectful adjective Showing a lack of respect; rude or discourteous.
  • impudent adj Bold and disrespectful in a way that shows no shame or embarrassment.
  • irreverent adj Lacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with respect; going against conventional precepts.
  • overconfident adj Excessively sure of oneself, often to the point of being careless or arrogant.

Senses

respektlos is used for these senses in English:

  • contemptuous Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
  • disrespectful Lacking respect.
  • impudent Not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.
  • in vain (idiomatic) In a disrespectful manner, without honoring the proper meaning; insincerely or without proper respect.
  • irreverent Lacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with respect; going against conventional precepts.
  • overconfident Presumptuous, cocksure, rude and disrespectful.

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