Disrespectful
[dɪsrɪ'spek(t)f(ʊ)l]
Definition
(adj.) exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; 'remarks disrespectful of the law'; 'disrespectful in the presence of his parents'; 'disrespectful toward his teacher' .
Edited by Ahmed--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Wanting in respect; manifesting disesteem or lack of respect; uncivil; as, disrespectful behavior.
Edited by Lester
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Irreverent.[2]. Uncivil, impolite, ungentlemanly, discourteous, uncourteous.
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Examples
- He was heard outside quoting Euripides in a bold and disrespectful tone: Are these your customs? H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- He was wonderful, and of such power and knowledge that it did not do to be disrespectful to him even in one's thoughts. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- He was anxious not to slight his new friend by any disrespectful unpunctuality. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- I'll never speak disrespectful of a man in the same fix as I'm in mysel'. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Hold your tongue, you disrespectful old bird! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
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