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disrespect

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌdɪsɹɪˈspɛkt// UK //dˌɪsɹɪspˈɛkt// dis·re·spect

n. a lack of politeness or honor toward someone or something. You show this when you treat someone as if they are not important.

n. a lack of courtesy, esteem, or deference toward a person, institution, or set of beliefs.


SIMPLE

He showed great disrespect by arriving late to the ceremony.

CONTEXTUAL

The students were warned that any disrespect toward the guest speaker would result in immediate suspension.

COMPLEX

While the protest was intended to highlight systemic inequality, some critics argued that the methods used showed a fundamental disrespect for the city's historical monuments.

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Origin

From dis- + respect.

Pitfall

He did a disrespect to meHe showed disrespect to meDisrespect is usually paired with the verb 'show' or 'treat with', not 'do'.

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