disrespected
ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪd
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Definition of disrespected - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
not respectednot treated with respect
  • She felt disrespected by her colleagues.
dishonored disregarded
2.
behaviorregarded with contempt or rudeness
  • The disrespected teacher struggled to maintain order in the classroom.
demeaned insulted slighted
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Origin of disrespected

English, dis- (lack of) + respect (esteem)

Terms with disrespected included in their meaning

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emotion
feeling offended or disrespected
disrespected
treated with disrespect or without consideration
reputation
person once admired but now disgraced or disrespected
disrespected
treated with disrespect or disregard
disrespected
treated with disrespect or contempt
dissedadj.
disrespected
treated with disrespect or insult
emotion
feeling insulted or disrespected
disrespected
having lost respect or honor

Examples of disrespected in a sentence

  • The disrespected employee decided to leave the company.
  • The disrespected worker felt undervalued.
  • Disrespected by his peers, he sought a new job.

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  1. French:méprisé, insulté, ...
  2. German:missachtet, verachtet, ...
  3. Italian:disprezzato, ...
  4. Spanish:despreciado, ...
  5. Portuguese:desrespeitada, ...
  6. Chinese:被轻视, 被轻视的, ...
  7. Japanese:軽視された, 軽蔑された, ...
  8. Arabic:غَيْر مُحْتَرَم, مُهَان, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְבוּזֶה, ...
  10. Russian:пренебрежительный, неуважаемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зневажений, ...
  12. Hindi:असम्मानित, अवमानित, ...
disrespect
ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt

Definition of disrespect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
actionact of speaking or treating someone without respect
  • She took his laughter during her speech as a disrespect..
insult rudeness
2.
attitudelack of respect or esteem for someone or something
  • His disrespect for authority was evident.
contempt disregard

Verb

tr.
1.
general behaviorshow a lack of respect to someone or something
  • He disrespected his teacher by talking back.
belittle insult
2.
insultingspeak or act in a way that insults someone
  • She felt disrespected when he ignored her suggestions..
belittle insult offend
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Expressions with disrespect

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absence of intended offense before a critical statement
No disrespect, but I think you're mistaken.
intend no offense or rudeness toward someone
I mean no disrespect, but I disagree with you.
used to soften a potentially offensive statement
No disrespect intended, but I disagree with your opinion.
used before criticism to show no offense is meant
No disrespect to your idea, but I think mine works better.

Origin of disrespect

Latin, dis (apart) + respectus (regard)

Examples of disrespect in a sentence

  • Disrespect towards elders is frowned upon in many cultures.
  • Disrespect towards elders is frowned upon.
  • The team's disrespect for the rules led to penalties.
  • She disrespected the rules by ignoring them completely.
  • The player was fined for disrespecting the referee during the match.
  • He disrespected his teacher by talking back.

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  1. French:irrespect, mépriser, ...
  2. German:Beleidigung, respektlos behandeln, ...
  3. Italian:disprezzo, offendere, ...
  4. Spanish:desconsideración, desacatar, ...
  5. Portuguese:desrespeito, desrespeitar, ...
  6. Chinese:无礼, 侮辱, ...
  7. Japanese:侮辱, 敬意を欠く, ...
  8. Arabic:قِلَّة احْتِرَام, أَهَانَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹסֶר כָּבוֹד, לְזַלְזֵל בְּ, ...
  10. Russian:неуважение, проявлять неуважение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:неповага, виявляти неповагу, ...
  12. Hindi:बेअदबी, अनादर करना, ...

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