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Definition of disrespectfulness
disrespectfulness
/ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəlnəs/
dis · re · spect · ful · ness
Adverb:disrespectfully
•Adjective:disrespectful
disrespectfulness Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• noun
1
The quality or state of being disrespectful; lack of courtesy, esteem, or proper regard for others.
Example
"The coach refused to tolerate any disrespectfulness toward the officials during the tournament."
• Rhymes for disrespectfulness
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disrespectfulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disrespectfulness