noun
disrespect
dihs-rih-SPEHKT
noun
1
A lack of respect or courtesy shown toward someone or something.
"His tone was full of disrespect for his elders."
verb
1
To treat someone without the respect they deserve.
"She felt disrespected when her ideas were ignored in the meeting."
How to Use Disrespect
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTreating someone rudely or without proper respect.
When to use it
Using "disrespect" as a verb (e.g., "don't disrespect me") is common in informal and spoken English but still considered casual in formal writing.
Common pairings
show disrespect
no disrespect intended
disrespect someone
Word Forms
disrespected past tense, disrespects plural, disrespects singular
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “disrespect”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
His tone was full of _____ for his elders.
Etymology
From dis- + respect.