disrespectful

Meanings

• Adjective

  Showing contempt, unfriendliness, or impoliteness towards someone or something.

  - "His disrespectful behavior towards his elders is unacceptable."
  - "She felt disrespected when he ignored her opinions."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

respectful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disrespectful
respective , aspective , reflective

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disrespectful' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In some cultures, disrespectful behavior towards elders or authority figures is considered a serious offense.

3. The term 'disrespectful' is often used in the context of workplace harassment and bullying.

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Related Concepts

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1. Impoliteness: A related concept to disrespectful behavior, impoliteness refers to behavior that goes against social norms of politeness and courtesy.

2. Rude: Another term related to disrespectful behavior, rude behavior refers to behavior that is unpleasant, offensive, or inconsiderate.

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Culture

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In literature, disrespectful behavior is often depicted as a source of conflict and tension. In art, disrespectful acts can be depicted as a form of social commentary or satire. In music, disrespectful lyrics or stage antics can be used to shock or provoke audiences.

How to Memorize "disrespectful"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone acting in a disrespectful manner towards someone else, such as rolling their eyes or speaking loudly and rudely.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word disrespectful with the feeling of being treated unfairly or unkindly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the acronym D.I.S.R.E.S.P.E.C.T., which stands for 'Due Interaction, Show Respect Even in Public Contexts'.

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