Disrespect

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Pronunciation: /dɪsˈrɛspɛkt/

Definitions of disrespect

noun a lack of respect or courtesy

Example Sentences

A1 He showed disrespect towards his teacher by talking back.

A2 The student was reprimanded for his disrespect towards the school rules.

B1 The politician's disrespectful comments caused outrage among the public.

B2 The CEO's disrespect for his employees' hard work led to a decrease in morale.

C1 The author's novel explores themes of power dynamics and disrespect in society.

C2 The artist's controversial exhibit was criticized for its perceived disrespect towards cultural traditions.

verb to show a lack of respect or courtesy towards someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 He disrespect his elders by talking back to them.

A2 She disrespect her teacher by not listening in class.

B1 The employee was reprimanded for disrespecting their colleagues.

B2 The politician faced criticism for disrespecting the opposition party.

C1 The athlete was fined for disrespecting the referee during the game.

C2 The artist's controversial work was seen as a form of disrespect towards traditional art forms.

Examples of disrespect in a Sentence

formal Disrespect towards authority figures is not tolerated in this organization.

informal Don't disrespect your elders like that.

slang She straight up disrespected him in front of everyone.

figurative His actions showed a blatant disrespect for the rules.

Grammatical Forms of disrespect

past tense

disrespected

plural

disrespects

comparative

more disrespectful

superlative

most disrespectful

present tense

disrespects

future tense

will disrespect

perfect tense

has disrespected

continuous tense

is disrespecting

singular

disrespect

positive degree

respectful

infinitive

to disrespect

gerund

disrespecting

participle

disrespected

Origin and Evolution of disrespect

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'disrespect' originated from the Latin word 'disrespectus', which is a combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'lack of' or 'not' and the word 'respectus' meaning 'regard' or 'esteem'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disrespect' has evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors or attitudes that show a lack of consideration or regard for someone or something. It is now commonly used to describe actions or words that are rude, impolite, or dismissive towards others.