Unrespectable

Pronunciation: /ʌnrɪˈspɛktəbəl/

Definitions of unrespectable

adjective not worthy of respect; disreputable

Example Sentences

A1 The children were taught that it is unrespectable to talk back to adults.

A2 She felt embarrassed wearing such an unrespectable outfit to the party.

B1 The company's unrespectable business practices led to a decline in customer trust.

B2 His unrespectable behavior at the meeting caused tension among colleagues.

C1 The politician's unrespectable actions were widely criticized by the public.

C2 The professor's unrespectable conduct tarnished his reputation in academic circles.

Examples of unrespectable in a Sentence

formal The company decided not to associate with the unrespectable individual.

informal I heard he got fired for unrespectable behavior at work.

slang She's always hanging out with those unrespectable people.

figurative His actions painted him in an unrespectable light.

Grammatical Forms of unrespectable

• past tense: unrespected
• plural: unrespectables
• comparative: more unrespectable
• superlative: most unrespectable
• present tense: unrespectable
• future tense: will be unrespectable
• perfect tense: has been unrespectable
• continuous tense: is being unrespectable
• singular: unrespectable
• positive degree: respectable
• infinitive: to be unrespectable
• gerund: being unrespectable
• participle: unrespectable

Origin and Evolution of unrespectable

First Known Use: 1801 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unrespectable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning not and the word 'respectable' meaning worthy of respect or esteem.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something or someone not worthy of respect, the word 'unrespectable' has evolved to also imply disapproval or lack of credibility in modern usage.