disrespect

Thân thiện

A student shows disrespect by talking while the teacher is speaking.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous: A way of behaving that shows a lack of respect and often involves scorn.
   • A disrespectful mental attitude: A feeling or opinion of not valuing or esteeming someone or something.
   • An expression of lack of respect: A specific action, word, or behavior that shows disregard or rudeness.

2. Verb:

   • To have little or no respect for; hold in contempt: To regard someone or something as unworthy of respect or consideration.
   • To show a lack of respect for: To act or speak in a way that demonstrates disregard or rudeness.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • His constant talking over others was a clear sign of disrespect.
  • She felt a deep sense of disrespect from her colleagues.
  • The graffiti on the monument was an act of disrespect.

• Verb:

  • You should never disrespect your elders.
  • He felt disrespected when his ideas were ignored.
  • The player was fined for disrespecting the referee.

Advanced Usage

• "To treat with disrespect": To behave rudely or inconsiderately towards someone or something.

  • The historical artifacts must not be treated with disrespect.

• "A sign of disrespect": An action or behavior that indicates a lack of respect.

  • Not listening is often seen as a sign of disrespect.

Variants and Related Words

• Disrespectful (adj): Showing a lack of respect; rude.

  • His disrespectful comments were not appreciated.

• Disrespectfully (adv): In a manner that shows a lack of respect.

  • He spoke disrespectfully to the teacher.

Synonyms

• Noun: Disregard, rudeness, discourtesy, contempt, insolence.
• Verb: Disregard, scorn, slight, insult, belittle.

Antonyms

• Noun: Respect, esteem, regard, courtesy, deference.
• Verb: Respect, honor, esteem, value, revere.

Related Phrases

• "No disrespect (intended)": A phrase used to soften a critical or blunt statement, claiming no rude intent.

  • No disrespect, but I think your plan needs more work.

• "Out of disrespect": Motivated by or as an act of disrespect.

  • He left the meeting early out of disrespect for the speaker.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
2. a disrespectful mental attitude
3. an expression of lack of respect

Verb

1. have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
2. show a lack of respect for

Từ đồng nghĩa

• contempt
• discourtesy
• disesteem