In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
DISRESPECTFULLY
disrespectfully
(adverb) in a disrespectful manner; “he treats his parents rather disrespectfully”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
disrespectfully (comparative more disrespectfully, superlative most disrespectfully)
In a disrespectful manner; with a lack of respect.
Antonym: respectfully
Source: Wiktionary
DISRESPECTFUL
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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