Disrespectful

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/

Disrespectful (adj)

  1. Showing a lack of respect for someone, often by speaking or behaving in a rude way.
  2. Not treating a person, idea, or rule with the respect it deserves.
  3. Behaving in a way that challenges or mocks authority, rules, or accepted standards.

Examples

  • He was disrespectful when he spoke rudely to the teacher.
  • It’s disrespectful to interrupt people while they’re talking.

Disrespectful (adjective)

Examples

  • He was disrespectful to others during the meeting.
  • The teacher felt the student was disrespectful to others.