disrespectful

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When someone is being disrespected, they're not being treated with kindness or consideration.

Being disrespectful usually means that someone is treating another person or group of people unfairly, rudely, or without any thought for their feelings. For example, if a friend talks loudly on their phone in a quiet library and doesn't apologize when someone asks them to be quieter, that's an example of being disrespected.

How common is "disrespectful"?

Word disrespectful is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • Lacking respect.

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Real examples of "disrespectful" in context

Elizabeth Olsen Feels Brave While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Elizabeth Olsen Feels Brave While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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And then to show up and not know what you're doing, I think, is just really disrespectful and rude.

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