What does disrespect mean?
Definitions for disrespect
ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛktdis·re·spect
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Princeton's WordNet
disrespect, discourtesynoun
an expression of lack of respect
disrespectnoun
a disrespectful mental attitude
contempt, disrespectverb
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
disrespectverb
show a lack of respect for
disrespect, disesteemverb
have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
Wiktionary
disrespectnoun
A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.
disrespectverb
To show a lack of respect to someone or something.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Disrespectnoun
Incivility; want of reverence; irreverence; an act approaching to rudeness.
Etymology: dis and respect.
Any disrespect to acts of state, or to the persons of statesmen, was in no time more penal. Edward Hyde.
Aristotle writ a methodical discourse concerning these arts, chusing a certain benefit before the hazard that might accrue from the vain disrespects of ignorant persons. John Wilkins.
What is more usual to warriours than impatience of bearing the least affront or disrespect? Alexander Pope.
Webster Dictionary
Disrespectnoun
want of respect or reverence; disesteem; incivility; discourtesy
Disrespectverb
to show disrespect to
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Disrespect
dis-re-spekt′, n. want of respect: discourtesy: incivility.—v.t. (arch.) not to respect.—adjs. Disrespect′able (rare), not respectable; Disrespect′ful, showing disrespect: irreverent: uncivil.—adv. Disrespect′fully.—n. Disrespect′fulness.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of disrespect in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of disrespect in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of disrespect in a Sentence
Freedom of expression does not give you the right to disrespect others.
It is clear to me that the workplace in Washington was unprofessional and unacceptable in numerous respects. Bullying, widespread disrespect toward colleagues, use of demeaning language, public embarrassment, and harassment. Moreover, for a prolonged period of time, the commanders had a woefully deficient H.R. function, particularly with respect to reporting practices and record-keeping.
The outcome of cases like this in other circumstances must await further elaboration in the courts, all in the context of recognizing that these disputes must be resolved with tolerance, without undue disrespect to sincere religious beliefs, and without subjecting gay persons to indignities when they seek goods and services in an open market.
When will it end with the disrespect?
Any attempt to overturn or distort the conclusions of the joint study report is political manipulation and disrespect for global scientists and science, the label of' refusing origin tracing' can never be pinned on China. Instead, it is very appropriate for the United States itself.
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- не уважавам, неуважениеBulgarian
- neúctaCzech
- Nichtachtung, RespektlosigkeitGerman
- malrespekto, malrespektiEsperanto
- irrespeto, ningunear, respeto, irrespetarSpanish
- [[käyttäytyä]] [[epäkunnioittavasti]], epäkunnioitusFinnish
- tiszteletlenségHungarian
- ketidakhormatanIndonesian
- mancanza di rispettoItalian
- 無礼Japanese
- 무례Korean
- dissing, ringeakte, ringeakt, disseNorwegian
- lipsă de respect, disprețuiRomanian
- неуваже́ние, непочти́тельностьRussian
- דיסריספּעקטYiddish
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