Disrespectful

//dɪs.ɹɪˈspɛkt.fəl// adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Lacking respect.
  2. 2
    irrespective, heedless, regardless

    "That alone, apart from Mr. Wyse’s old-fashioned notions on the subject, made telephoning impossible, for your summons was usually answered by his cook, who instantly began scolding the butcher irrespective and disrespectful of whom you were."

Adjective
  1. 1
    exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous wordnet
  2. 2
    neither feeling nor showing respect wordnet

Synonyms

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awelesscontemptuousderisiveaudaciousawelessawless

Example

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"Don't be disrespectful to your mother!"

Etymology

From dis- + respectful.

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