dis·re·spect
ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt 
disrespected; disrespecting; disrespects
1
: to lack special regard or respect for : to have disrespect (see disrespect entry 2) for
disrespects authority
: low regard or esteem for someone or something : lack of respect
treating a teacher with disrespect
meant no disrespect to you
disrespectfulness
noun
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Verb
Noun
Examples of disrespect in a Sentence
Verb
a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their appearance
the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs
Noun
The student treated the teacher with disrespect.
I'm sorry. I meant no disrespect.
He showed a shocking disrespect for authority.
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Employees who feel ignored or disrespected are less likely to engage fully in their work or remain loyal to the organization.
—Maria Alonso, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Basically that poor enforcement had bred serious disrespect for the law, or at least a misunderstanding of it.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The line in question addresses white comics who disrespect Black women, an obvious nod to Schulz going viral this year for his jokes aimed at Black women during a chat with podcast duo James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu of Shxtsngigs.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Employees who feel ignored or disrespected are less likely to engage fully in their work or remain loyal to the organization.
—Maria Alonso, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
The praise is rarely as loud as the disrespect when Ange gets it right.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Basically that poor enforcement had bred serious disrespect for the law, or at least a misunderstanding of it.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Disrespect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrespect. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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disrespect
1 of 2 verb
dis·re·spect
ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt
1
: to have disrespect for
2
: to show or express disrespect or dislike for : insult
disrespect
2 of 2 noun
: lack of respect : discourtesy
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