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disrespectful

/ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfʊl/
dis · re · spect · ful
Adverb:disrespectfully
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1

Showing a lack of respect, courtesy, or proper regard for someone or something.

Example

"Interrupting the speaker repeatedly during the presentation was considered highly disrespectful."

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• Rhymes for disrespectful

• Nearby Words

disreputably
disrepute
disrespect
disrespectful
disrespectfully
disrespectfulness
disrobe

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the noun disrespect plus the adjective suffix -ful, ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb respicere ('to look back at' or 'to regard').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disrespectful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disrespectful
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