disrespectdis‧re‧spect1 /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/ noun [singular, uncountable] 
disrespect for the law Damien has always had a healthy disrespect (=that you think is good) for media opinion. It was said on the spur of the moment and I meant no disrespect to anybody. No disrespect to Phil, but the team has performed better since he left (=used to show you are not criticizing someone).—disrespectful adjective—disrespectfully adverb
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Teenagers who show disrespect for authority are more likely to get involved in drugs.
- A: No disrespect to your stepson, but I would leave well enough alone.
- Critchley was always vulnerable because of his irreverent humour, which could lead to incautious and overt disrespect.
- It is with no disrespect to her that I give him preference.
- Obviously, self-respect was not the same as disrespect.
- One can only assume that the Roman officials exceeded their authority and treated the royal family with disrespect.
- Shared laughter in difficult times is not a sign of disrespect for the pain of the situation.
- Spatz was a fool when it came to science, but he knew disrespect when he saw it.
- When he jokingly referred to the story that he was descended from the Devil he meant no disrespect to his ancestor Woden.
Longman Language Activatorwhen someone is rude to teachers, parents etc
rude, especially towards someone you should respect, for example your parents or someone in authority: · A letter from the school arrived, saying that Joey had been both disobedient and disrespectful.disrespectful to: · In Chinese culture, it is considered disrespectful to both the living and the dead to live near a burial ground.disrespectful about British: · He thought I was being disrespectful about his country.it is disrespectful (for somebody) to do something: · Some older people think it disrespectful for strangers to call them by their first name.
British making rude remarks to or asking personal questions of someone you should respect - use this especially about children: · I don't like teaching that class - the kids are all so cheeky.· What do you mean, I'm fat? You cheeky devil!
rude and showing no respect for someone in authority, especially by saying things or asking questions about something that it is not your right to know or discuss: · By now he had gotten used to reporters' impertinent questions about his private life.· Could I ask how old you are, or would that be impertinent?
formal someone who is impudent , especially a child or young person, is rude and has no respect for people who are older or more important: · She didn't think the child's questions were endearing -- just impudent.· On the cover was a picture on an impudent boy sticking out his tongue.
formal very rude to someone in authority and appearing to have no respect for them, especially by not doing what they tell you to do: · Although she didn't actually say anything offensive, her expression was sulky, insolent, and hostile.
American if a young person is sassy , they are not polite to teachers, parents, or other people in authority, especially because they argue or try to be funny when someone tells them what to do: · She was sassy and smart, and all the kids liked her.· Becky was a sassy, rambunctious New York girl he'd met when visiting his aunt.· a sassy brat
to offend or behave in a rude way towards someone: · The ambassador said it had not been his intention to disrespect the US government.· Some students do feel that teachers disrespect them.
spoken informal to criticize someone rudely: · Just don't diss my little brother, OK?· Politicians are always dissing football supporters.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Damien has always had a healthy disrespect (=that you think is good) for media opinion. It was said on the spur of the moment and I meant no disrespect to anybody. No disrespect to Phil, but the team has performed better since he left (=used to show you are not criticizing someone).COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a healthy disrespect for silly regulations
Damien has always had a healthy disrespect (=that you think is good) for media opinion. It was said on the spur of the moment and I meant no disrespect to anybody. No disrespect to Phil, but the team has performed better since he left (=used to show you are not criticizing someone). a healthy disrespect for silly regulations (=not intend to harm, offend etc someone) I’m sure he didn’t mean any harm.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB I’m sure he didn’t mean any harm.· When he jokingly referred to the story that he was descended from the Devil he meant no disrespect to his ancestor Woden.
· Had he shown disrespect to their dead?· It would show disrespect to look up from my bowl.· The Wedding Present have shown a refreshing disrespect for convention and largely won admiration for it.
WORD FAMILYnounrespect ≠ disrespectrespectabilityrespecterrespectfulnessadjectiverespectablerespectedrespectful ≠ disrespectfulrespectiveadverbrespectablyrespectfully ≠ disrespectfullyrespectivelyverbrespect ≠ disrespect
lack of respect for someone or something OPP respectdisrespect for disrespect for the law Damien has always had a healthy disrespect (=that you think is good) for media opinion. It was said on the spur of the moment and I meant no disrespect to anybody. No disrespect to Phil, but the team has performed better since he left (=used to show you are not criticizing someone).—disrespectful adjective—disrespectfully adverb