disrespect

Meanings

• Noun

  The lack of respect for someone or something.

  - "His disrespectful behavior towards women is unacceptable."
  - "She felt disrespected when he failed to acknowledge her contribution."

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Antonyms

respect , respect

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Synonyms

misrespect , unrespect , dis , insult , misbid , misrespect

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disrespect
respect , depart , respite , repart

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Variants

List of all variants of disrespect that leads to same result
disrespect , disrespected , disrespecting , disrespects , disrespectful , disrespectfully , disrespectfulness , disrespectfulnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French desrespect, from des- 'away' + respect 'regard, esteem'.

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Trivia

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1. Disrespect is a common cause of conflicts and misunderstandings in personal and professional relationships.

2. The term 'disrespect' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. Disrespect can also refer to a lack of respect for rules, laws, or social norms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contempt: Contempt is a strong feeling of disrespect or disdain towards someone or something.

2. Disdain: Disdain is a feeling of scorn or contempt for someone or something.

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Culture

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Disrespect can have various cultural and historical significances, depending on the context. For instance, in some cultures, disrespecting elders or authority figures is considered a serious offense.

How to Memorize "disrespect"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone speaking harshly or acting rudely towards another person, ignoring their feelings and needs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate disrespect with words like 'rudeness', 'insensitivity', and 'disregard'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'disrespect' starts with 'dis', which sounds like 'dislike' or 'disagree', making it easier to remember.

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