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Definition of Disrespect
1. Verb. Show a lack of respect for.
Specialized synonyms: Breach, Break, Go Against, Infract, Offend, Transgress, Violate
Antonyms: Respect
2. Noun. An expression of lack of respect.
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Specialized synonyms: Abuse, Contumely, Insult, Revilement, Vilification, Derision, Ridicule, Contempt, Scorn, Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement, Cheek, Impertinence, Impudence, Blasphemy
3. Verb. Have little or no respect for; hold in contempt.
Generic synonyms: Consider, Reckon, Regard, See, View
Specialized synonyms: Undervalue
Derivative terms: Disesteem
Antonyms: Esteem, Respect
4. Noun. A disrespectful mental attitude.
5. Noun. A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous.
Definition of Disrespect
1. n. Want of respect or reverence; disesteem; incivility; discourtesy.
2. v. t. To show disrespect to.
Definition of Disrespect
1. Noun. A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To show a lack of respect to someone or something. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Disrespect
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Disrespect
Literary usage of Disrespect
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Manual for Courts-martial, Courts of Inquiry, and of Other Procedure Under by United States War Dept (1916)
"disrespect by words may be convoyed by opprobrious epithets or other ...
disrespect by acts may be exhibited in a variety of modes—as neglecting the ..."
2. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1912)
"not out of disrespect to the court, but for other causes within or without his
... answer tended to show that it was not caused by disrespect to the court, ..."
3. Travels in Various Countries of Europe, Asia and Africa by Edward Daniel Clarke (1824)
"... before his accession to the throne—disrespect and insult shewn by him to the
memory of CATHARINE, on his becoming Emperor — Anecdotes illustrating his ..."
4. The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England by Edward Hyde Clarendon (1839)
"... about the prince had some personal disrespect towards him, may reasonably
believe, that this enlargement was in some degree necessary, that such a man's ..."
5. Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review by William B. Dana (1856)
"What does it mean ? for if it conveys disrespect for age, I will have nothing of
it—for a young man would soon be on the quicksands without that pilot whose ..."
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