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disrespectful

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/ · UK /ˌdɪsrɪˈspektfəl/

disrespectful means: Speaking or behaving rudely toward someone or something that deserves respect.

adjective

SHOWING NO RESPECTB1

Speaking or behaving rudely toward someone or something that deserves respect.

  • That was a disrespectful comment.
  • She was disrespectful to her teacher.
  • Please stop using that disrespectful tone.

How to use it: disrespectful to someone (It is disrespectful to the speaker to keep talking.); disrespectful toward someone/something (His remarks were disrespectful toward their traditions.)

Similar words: rude, impolite

Opposites: respectful

Common phrases: disrespectful to someone, disrespectful behavior, disrespectful comment

Questions about disrespectful

What does disrespectful mean?

Speaking or behaving rudely toward someone or something that deserves respect.

What is disrespectful in other languages?

Türkçe: saygısız · Español: irrespetuoso · Français: irrespectueux · Deutsch: respektlos · Italiano: irrispettoso · 日本語: 失礼な

How do you pronounce disrespectful?

In American English /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/; in British English /ˌdɪsrɪˈspektfəl/.

How do you use disrespectful in a sentence?

That was a disrespectful comment. She was disrespectful to her teacher.

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