DISRESPECTFUL

disrespectful

(adjective) exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; “remarks disrespectful of the law”; “disrespectful in the presence of his parents”; “disrespectful toward his teacher”

aweless, awless, disrespectful

(adjective) neither feeling nor showing respect

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

disrespectful (comparative more disrespectful, superlative most disrespectful)

Lacking respect.

irrespective, heedless, regardless

Synonyms

• See also cheeky

Antonyms

• respectful

Source: Wiktionary


Dis`re*spect"ful, a.

Definition: Wanting in respect; manifesting disesteem or lack of respect; uncivil; as, disrespectful behavior.

– Dis`re*spect"ful*ly, adv.

– Dis`re*spect"ful*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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