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DictionarydisrespectfulLacking respect
adjective

disrespectful

dis-rih-SPEKT-ful/ˌdɪsrɪˈspektfl/

Showing a lack of respect or proper regard.

The young adult interrupts the older speaker in a disrespectful way.

White young adult talks over an older speaker with dismissive posture, not ethnicity-coded blame.
Etymology
disEnglishnot
+respectEnglishregard, esteem
+fulEnglishcharacterized by

Respectful describes respect expressed in conduct, especially outward courtesy. Dis- negates that quality, so disrespectful points to behavior that fails to show someone proper regard.

In context

Jews for Judaism39:21
it's considered disrespectful to the body to delay a burial and so normally burial is not delayed unless it's for the Dignity of the corpse
THE LIFE CYCLE OF JUDAISM: From Cradle to Grave - Rabbi Michael Skobac - Jews for Judaism

More examples

  • Her remark sounded disrespectful.
  • He apologized for being disrespectful.
  • They rejected the disrespectful behavior.

Forms

disrespectful

disrespect noun — lack of respect

Similar words

rude
Bad manners more broadly.
insolent
Boldly or defiantly disrespectful.