disrespectful
pronunciation
How to pronounce disrespectful in British English:
UK [ˌdɪsrɪˈspektfl]
How to pronounce disrespectful in American English:
US [ˌdɪsrɪˈspektfl]
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- Adjective:
- exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous
- neither feeling nor showing respect
Word Origin
- disrespectful (adj.)
- 1670s; see dis- + respectful. Related: Disrespectfully.
Example
- 1. Making eye contact is generally a good idea , unless the parents are from a culture in which some forms of eye contact are considered rude or disrespectful .
- 2. When letting a disrespectful client go , refrain from starting a flame war .
- 3. Islamic hardliners may have issued a slew of fatwas against digital technology , including chat programmes ( they could lead to flirting ) and the use of koranic verses as ring tones ( disrespectful ) .
- 4. In response , the prosecutor-general has threatened legal action against anyone who " incites " people with " disrespectful speech " : a vague prohibition that reverses a recent easing of curbs on free speech .
- 5. Often , the press is not allowed to explain the nature of any supposed offence against the crown , so thais have no way to tell whether it really was so disrespectful .