Meaning & use
disrespect
A lack of respect or courtesy shown toward someone, often through rude words or actions.
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Interrupting the speaker repeatedly showed real disrespect for her time.
He apologized for the disrespect he had shown his coach during the argument.
A note on using this word
Also used as a verb ("to disrespect someone"), which is common in informal speech but considered somewhat casual for formal writing.
Words with a similar meaning
rudenessinsolence
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