disrespect

dis-re-spect · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Lack of respect or courtesy.

  2. 2.

    An act showing lack of respect.

  3. 3.

    To show a lack of respect for.

  4. 4.

    (Informal) To insult or treat with contempt.

Related words

Antonyms: courtesy, deference, politeness, respect
See also: contempt, respect, rudeness
Synonyms: contempt, discourtesy, insolence, rudeness

Etymology

Formed from the prefix dis- meaning "not" or "opposite of" and respect, from Latin respectus meaning "regard." First recorded in English in the 17th century.